Report exploring the role of women in tribal mediation in Shabwa, particularly in family-related disputes. It highlights that traditional mediation roles of women are becoming weaker as women who are sceptical of the ability of tribal mores to provide them with opportunities and safeguard their interests, forego such roles and tribal mediation altogether; as well as due to shifting and more patriarchal social expectations.
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