The latest edition of The Evidence newsletter, sponsored by Sage, looks at how post-conflict peace processes often overlook the needs of women, and what needs to change. Read it here: https://ow.ly/t1cC50SomRK And view the archive on Social Science Space: https://ow.ly/hHu850SomRL Les Glorieuses
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International Politics Researcher and writer at Foreign Analysis Magazine Voluntarily and 🇺🇲Peace Ambassador at Global Peace Chain
What is peace? Why we need peace? Why this concept is important for all people? regardless of gender, race, nationality,culture, age and so on. Can we define peace accurately? What is the relation between women and peace? What is the role of women to create peace? It should be noted that we cannot ignore the role of women in different aspect of lives at all. Peace is one of the main topics that women play crucial role. This scientific conference answered all these questions correctly.
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Happy International Women's Day! Today, let's celebrate the extraordinary women who have made a lasting impact on our lives through their resilience and commitment to global peace. Last year, I defended my dissertation, which centered on the critical role of women's resilience in enhancing national security. My research shed light on the transformative impact women have made since the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security. This framework resolution not only recognized the unique challenges women face during conflicts but also the significant role women play in peace processes and security policy-making. Women have consistently shown a strong commitment to disarmament, country stability, and peace. Their approach to conflict resolution is inherently tied to the well-being of their communities, emphasizing empowerment and reconciliation. There's compelling evidence that when women participate in negotiations, the likelihood of reaching an agreement increases significantly. Their perspectives and strategies often focus on long-term stability rather than short-term victories, which is crucial for lasting peace. Yet, despite these contributions, women remain underrepresented at negotiation tables. It is not just a matter of equity—women deserve to be meaningfully represented because their involvement leads to more durable and inclusive peace solutions. Women's voices are essential in crafting policies and agreements that truly address the needs and rights of all community members. As we celebrate International Women's Day, let's advocate for and commit to ensuring a world where women's contributions to peace and security are not just welcomed but seen as indispensable. The time is now to champion the role of women in leading us to a more stable, peaceful, and equitable future. #InternationalWomensDay #WomenPeaceSecurity #UNSCR1325 #GenderEquality #NationalSecurity #SustainablePeace #WomenPeacePower
Women, Peace, Power: 20 years of UNSCR 1325
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Multifaceted Research Analyst, Community Development Specialist, Climate Activist, Chemical Engineer, Advocacy for Social Justice, Well-being and Sustainable Solutions
Women's Representation in Peace and Security Decision-Making: A Necessity for Sustainable Peace Women continue to bear different and additional burdens of war, yet they are often underrepresented in peace and security decision-making. This is a critical gap, as women's perspectives and experiences are essential for building sustainable peace. Women are disproportionately affected by the violence and displacement that accompanies war. They are also more likely to experience poverty, gender-based violence, and other forms of discrimination in conflict settings. However, women also play vital roles in peacebuilding and conflict prevention. They are often the first responders to crises, and they are active in building social cohesion and promoting dialogue. Research has shown that peace agreements are more likely to be durable and inclusive when women are involved in the negotiation process. This is because women bring different perspectives and priorities to the table, and they are more likely to focus on the long-term needs of the community. Despite their important role in peacebuilding, women remain underrepresented in decision-making platforms related to peace and security. This is due to a number of factors, including gender discrimination, cultural norms, and lack of access to education and training. There are a number of ways to increase women's representation in peace and security decision-making. Governments can adopt policies and practices that promote women's participation in political and public life. International organizations can provide support for women's peacebuilding initiatives and networks. Civil society organizations can work to raise awareness about the importance of women's participation in peacebuilding and to advocate for women's inclusion in peace processes. Here are some specific actions that governments, international organizations, and civil society organizations can take to increase women's representation in peace and security decision-making: - Governments can adopt quotas and other measures to ensure that women are represented in political and public life. - International organizations can provide support for women's peacebuilding initiatives and networks, such as through funding and technical assistance. - Civil society organizations can work to raise awareness about the importance of women's participation in peacebuilding and to advocate for women's inclusion in peace processes. By taking these steps, we can help to ensure that women have a voice in shaping the decisions that affect their lives and the lives of their communities. This is essential for building sustainable peace and security for all. UN Women United Nations #Sustainability #WomenInPeacebuilding #WomenInLeadership #PeaceAndSecurityForAll
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The study I co-authored with my brilliant colleague Dr. Laine Goldman has been published in Critical Discourse Studies! Our research uncovers how media narratives often perpetuate unfair gender norms, overshadowing women's vital roles. Let's challenge these narratives and recognize women's courage. Join the conversation on reshaping perceptions and promoting gender equality! https://lnkd.in/ggtjAqhs
Gendered expectations and the framing of Afghan women in peacebuilding: a critical discourse analysis
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Women need to be more visible not just at the local level, but in national governance and official peace processes. This is according to Ruth Maetala's new analysis about women peacebuilders in the Solomon Islands. Check out the full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/gwpuUV99 #SolomonIslands
The Success and Sidelining of Women Peacebuilders in Solomon Islands
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Research Consultant – Human Rights advocate – Political Scientist specializing in international relations
A Review of #CSW68: Small Wins in a Polarized Landscape by Phoebe Randel Donnelly and Mahathi Ayyagari, International Peace Institute (IPI). It is definitely worth reading, especially as preparations area already under way for #CSW69 and #Beijing+30 (the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action). https://lnkd.in/dZRmWWhw
A Review of the 68th Commission on the Status of Women: Small Wins in a Polarized Landscape
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This #ZeroDiscriminationDay 🛑 we encourage you to ask why women’s inclusion in peace processes is so important⁉️ In simple terms: War and conflict affect us all, so sustaining inclusive peace should also concern us all 🕊️Plus, including women has proven to deliver more effective, sustained peace agreements. For more answers revisit Thania Paffenholz's TEDx where she talks about the need to #MakeWomenCount 👇🏾 https://lnkd.in/d2yvMK8W
Make Women Count - Don’t Just Count Women | Thania Paffenholz | TEDxZurichWomen
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Happy international women´s day! I like to highlight the importance of including women in peacebuilding processes! Sad that we have to remind ourselves in 2024 again: Without peace we cant make any progress as society as a whole, we just waste our time, this is unforgivable. UN Women: 🔔 "It is essential for long-term success to involve women in peacebuilding processes. This is proven. Gender-equal participation contributes to longer, and lasting peace after conflict. 💡 Despite strong evidence in favour of their inclusion, women remain largely invisible in and sidelined from formal peace processes and negotiations. 🚫 Between 1992 and 2018, women were only 13 per cent of negotiators, 3 per centof mediators and only 4 per cent of signatories in major peace processes. 🚺 From the frontlines of countries in conflict and those recovering from decades of violence, here are some stories of powerful women peacebuilders." Check this link: https://lnkd.in/dW-FPuVE
The power of women peacebuilders
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Yesterday, I led the strategic planning process for the 1325 Forum, a new initiative coming out of Itach Maaki Women Lawyers for Social Justice, a project led by Dora Bender, a graduate of Itach Maaki's training program on Political Negotiations from a Gender Perspective, in which diverse women from all corners of the conflict were trained in creating practical approaches for implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1325. UNSCR 1325 calls for women's representation in decision-making and negotiations around all things related to peace and security. It's based on mountains of research from conflict areas all around the world where the inclusion of women's diverse perspectives increased chances of a lasting peace by some 30%. This includes Ireland, Colombia, and other places where many people believed peace was impossible. It's NOT impossible. It just needs women who bring important perspectives and values of democracy, equality, freedom, and human rights. If they could do it in there, they can do it here. It IS possible! This mission of bringing a stable cease fire has never been more urgent than it is right now. When we are drowning in bloodshed and being led by corrupt politicians who seem to have no interest in ending the war (see yesterday's news about Bibi intentionally sabotaging the negotiation efforts of his own team!) We need new perspectives, especially those from people who have been systematically excluded from locations of influence and power, who hold the keys to advancing a stable solution. Women are going to make a difference. Change this whole thing. Watch and see. If you'd like to get involved in the 1325 Forum, please reach out!
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Equal participation of women in politics and society and their access to resources remains the major goal of the International Women's Day. The participation of women in peace agreements helps to promote peace in the long term. At elbarlament, we stand for these goals. We want a peaceful world in which women can move around without fear of violence, can assert their interests and are recognised and valued as equals. Strengthening rights, eliminating discriminatory laws and norms, equal access to resources, equal representation and increased opportunities to exert influence are key factors for just, resilient, sustainable and peaceful societies which leave no one behind. The Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office) Germany “three Rs” are the key starting points for our projects focusing on women empowerment: https://lnkd.in/d8EbwQbu #IWD #iwd2024 #iwd2024womenleadingtheway #peacebuilding #feministforeignpolitics #womenleaders
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