My research centers on the gendered consequences of war, with an emphasis the status of women after civil war. Despite gains made for women in terms of political rights and inclusion, women still see varied outcomes in postwar contexts. My dissertation broadly addresses why we see such variation in gender equality outcomes across various dimensions, such as the ability to inherit property, protections from domestic violence, and access state welfare programs. This project addresses the following central questions: under what conditions do we see gender equality improve after civil war? More specifically, I ask (1) why do we see variation in women’s rights after civil conflict and (2) what are the barriers to advancing women’s rights after civil war