Women in Abkhazia

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Abkhazian women, particularly those of older age, are traditionally portrayed as peacemakers, decision makers, and mediators in times of combat and conflict. The women in Abkhazia only have a marginal in number within the showground of Abkhazian politics{{fact|date=October 2013}}. At present, Abkhazian women are more active as participants in the realm of business and in activities related to establishing organizations for women in their country.Gogoryan, Anaid. [http://iwpr.net/tk/node/50681 "Four women in parliament not an achievement, but a disgrace", says leading member], Abkhazia's Women Lament Under-Representation, Caucasus, CRS Issue 583, March 18, 2011, iwpr.net[http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/country,,,,GEO,,4d8c5a4d2,0.html Abkhazia’s Women Lament Under-Representation], Institute for War and Peace Reporting, March 18, 2011, unhcr.org (accessed on May 1, 2011)