Abstract: War has a disproportionately negative impact on women, and their experiences are uniquely different from those of mens. In spite of the fact that women may carry a heavier load than men during times of conflict, their experiences, views, and skills are frequently undervalued and underutilized in efforts to resolve conflict. This is despite the fact that women may bear a heavier burden than men during times of conflict. Because of this, women continue to be vastly underrepresented in positions of authority all over the world. In order to investigate the role that Somali women play in the process of regional peace building in East Africa, the Wadajir district of Mogadishu, which is located in Somalias capital city of Mogadishu, was selected as the focus area for this research.