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JULY 2023
Gender can shape people’s motivation to engage in violence, their experiences when reintegrating into society, the types of traumas they confront and their ability to process these. If left unaddressed, the gendered causes and legacies of conflict eventually resurface over time, so are a critical part of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and peacebuilding interventions. This report explores the links between gender, mental health and reconciliation in the Central African Republic and provides recommendations for policy and practice.