Sarah Chaffee’s Post

On International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8th of each year, events are organized to honor women’s achievements in various fields and shed light on women’s issues and challenges. However, today we reflect on the difficult situations women face in times of armed conflict, including violence, discrimination, and persecution. Despite considering women’s fundamental rights an integral part of human rights during armed conflicts, the current reality reflects otherwise, with continued violations against women’s rights, freedoms, and human dignity. This hinders women’s sense of humanity and diminishes their human rights. In the current circumstances, improving the status of women becomes an urgent necessity. It’s essential to ensure their violated rights, mitigate the impact of war on them, consider their specific needs, combat crimes against women as obstacles to peacebuilding efforts, empower them, bridge the gap in gender discrimination, and enhance legal protection for victims of armed conflicts. This involves building resilience among war victims, raising awareness of the need to end crimes against women in armed conflicts, and protecting the rights of women and girls during wars and conflicts. On International Women’s Day, we hope for an end to the suffering of women affected by conflicts and wars. We hope that women will play a prominent role in peace negotiations, conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and reconstruction. Happy International Women’s Day! Let’s strive for a world where women’s rights are fully respected, and they can contribute to building a peaceful and prosperous society. #women #internationalwomensday2024 #womensrights #womensday2024 #womensempowerment #peacebuilding

Interesting findings out of the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security and published in their 4th and latest edition of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Index 2023/24: The WPS Index, which ranks 177 countries and economies on women’s status, found that countries where women♀ are doing well 🙋🏾♀️ are also MORE peaceful 🕊, democratic 🗳, prosperous 💰, and better prepared to adapt to the impacts of climate change. Furthermore, these societal impacts are more strongly correlated with women’s status than they are with GDP 📈! Just some food for thought this International Women's Day 2024. 😃 If you are curious to see how your country or other countries rank, check out the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e7H7xhXz #InternationalWomensDay #womenshistorymonth #InvestinWomen

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

The maritime industry has long been a male-dominated field, reflecting deep-rooted cultural norms and systemic barriers. Women represent just 2% of the global seafaring workforce, with even fewer in leadership roles. This video delves into the challenges women face, such as limited access to education, workplace discrimination, and ingrained biases in hiring and promotion. It also highlights the achievements of women who have broken through these barriers, advocating for greater diversity and inclusion. Discover the initiatives aimed at promoting gender equality in maritime careers and how technological advancements like automation and AI could help bridge the gender gap. #maritimeindustry #GenderEquality #WomenInMaritime #Diversity #SeafaringWomen #Shipping Gender at Work Gender Justice GenderJobs.org Faith in Gender Justice Gender Equity Unit European Institute for Gender Equality https://lnkd.in/efKCu2UR

Curious about the impact of Women, Peace, and Security (WPS)? 💡 Women, Peace & Security is a crucial framework designed to integrate women into peace processes, combat gender-based violence, and empower women in conflict-affected areas. Why is this so important? Because including women in peace efforts leads to more comprehensive and lasting peace agreements. Read a report we collaborated on with United Nations Global Compact on how four key actions can be adopted by organisations worldwide to drive change: https://bit.ly/3Sx2OGY #WPS #GenderEquality

Unacceptable: Of 18 peace agreements reached in 2022, only 1 was signed or witnessed by a representative of a women’s group or organization. At the current rate, it will take 130 years to achieve inclusive governance. On #InternationalWomensDay, let's share this message loud and clear: Progress, justice, and enduring peace will only be built with women at the table. Today’s reality is a stark reminder of the total failure of the patriarchal power structures & male-centric global governance. Learn more on how investing in women and girls– in all their diversity - their rights & their meaningful participation is paramount to achieve sustainable peace. https://ow.ly/fnR750QOWo4 #InvestInWomen #IStandWithHer #IWD2024

At WIA we know that when women lead, the world gets better for everyone. In this article from the UN we learn that when women are involved in peace negotiations, the process is more inclusive and peace lasts longer. https://lnkd.in/gb5EfWTj

International Women's Day Message🩵 Our world leaders, predominantly male, annually extend wishes for a happy International Women's Day. Yet, some among them support the horrendous acts of violence against women and children and actively fund war. War, often fueled by masculine ideologies, perpetuates gender-based violence, tearing apart communities and destroying lives. How much more suffering must women and children endure before we realize enough is enough? War is a destructive force, but women are builders of peace and resilience. It's time we recognize the invaluable contributions of women and elevate them to decision-making positions. We recognize the fact that there are men who are allies with women and children , who lead without glorifying violence as a conflict management tool. Together guided by Ubuntu, we desire to pave the way for a future where conflicts are resolved through dialogue and understanding, rather than violence. Let's learn from history and acknowledge that women are not only capable leaders but essential ones. Together, let's work towards a world where our children and grandchildren no longer face the horrors of war. It's time to reclaim our collective humanity and prioritize the well-being of future generations by empowering women in economics, politics, and beyond. #HappyInternationalWomensDay #WakeupWomen #women #woman #womensday2024 #Mothers #Grandmothers #Greatgrandmothers #Aunties #Nieces #stopviolenceagainstwomen #GBV #Tokenism #Happy #Womens #Day

On #IWD2024, we celebrate the work of female experts and leaders working to prevent conflict and sustain peace across the globe. Learn more about the Women, Peace and Security Agenda: https://lnkd.in/eZ3EuqrS #InvestInWomen #UnitedNations #InternationalWomensDay

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