Although the presence of women can increase the likelihood of agreements and the resolution of war conflicts, they rarely have a place at the table as negotiators, mediators, or signatories in peace processes around the world. Women's work on reconstruction and effort in war and post-war times is rarely visible and mostly underestimated. Because of this, in 2005, 1,000 women were nominated for the collective Nobel Peace Prize, who commit themselves daily to establishing peace and justice, often under the most difficult circumstances. They call for reconciliation, organize peaceful protests, care for the victims, rebuild their local communities, and involve all parties in dialogue and building a post-conflict society.
