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#WomenInPeacekeeping play a critical role in building peace. We work with Member States and partners towards more inclusive mindsets, to identify and address barriers to women so they can join and thrive in United Nations Peace operations. #PeaceBegins #PKDay

#LocallyLed approaches to strengthening local partners’ capacities for #GenderEquality and #SocialInclusion (GESI) yield long-term results. In the USAID Networks for Peace project, using these approaches is resulting in more effective #peacebuilding efforts in Asia. Read more in this new whitepaper: https://bit.ly/474J6qu

Conflict zones disproportionately impact women and girls. They face violence, displacement, and the burden of rebuilding shattered communities. Yet, to see them only as victims is a grave misconception. Women are also powerful agents of peace. According to the United Nations peace agreements with greater #female participation are 35% more likely to last at least 15 years. They bring a different lens to peacebuilding, prioritizing human needs like #education, healthcare, and economic opportunity – essential ingredients for lasting #peace. Moreover, when women are at the table, peace processes are more inclusive, reflecting the needs of the entire #society. Therefore, #WDO calls for equal representation of women in peace talks, government bodies, and leadership positions. Let's work together to empower women peacebuilders and build a future where their voices shape a more peaceful world for all. www.wdo-odf.org

🌎 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙎𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙯𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙. ☮ An alliance of three Swiss peace organisations has published a report on civil society’s priorities for the 5th Swiss National Action Plan for the implementation of UN Resolution 1325 on "Women, Peace and Security" (WPS). The report contains the recommendations of more than 20 civil society organisations, networks, activists and academics. Its aim is to increase the relevance and visibility of the WPS agenda and the NAP 1325 in the Swiss administration, civil society and the interested public. It also ensures that the concerns and priorities of civil society are taken into account in the 5th NAP that Switzerland is currently drafting. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲-𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝗳𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Read the full report here: Authors: Frieda - the feminist peace organisation, KOFF - Swiss Platform for Peacebuilding, PeaceWomen Across the Globe #WPS #WomenPeaceSecurity #UNSCR1325 #peace #peacebuilding #transformation #genuinepeace

Women's participation and inclusion in peace building especially on the continent remains low and there is need to promote their participation for inclusion. Different strategies can be employed to not only include them but also create an environment that encourages their participation. Some of these include; 1. Empowerment and capacity-building: Providing women with training, resources, and opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills in conflict resolution, negotiation, and peacebuilding can help empower them to actively participate in such initiatives. 2. Establishing safe spaces for women to engage in dialogue, share experiences, and collaborate on peacebuilding efforts can help address the gender-based violence and insecurity that may hinder their participation. 3. Awareness and advocacy: Raising awareness about the importance of women's participation in peacebuilding and advocating for their inclusion in decision-making processes can help mobilize support and resources for their involvement. 4. Building partnerships with women's organizations, civil society groups, and other stakeholders can help create synergies and leverage collective efforts to increase women's participation in peacebuilding initiatives. Personally I have been engaged in different networks fully involved in capacity building for your people in peace building and has provided me with the opportunity to share experiences with different young women from the continent. Great Lakes Youth Network for Dialogue and Peace @Regional Peace Program @Youth In Action Arigatou International have offered platforms where young people engage freely on matters of Peace building. HAPPY WOMEN'S MONTH!

Women are crucial agents of change in peacebuilding. As an impact investor, the evidence is clear: investing in women means investing in peace. Countries with greater gender equality are less likely to resort to conflict, demonstrating a remarkable 35% higher likelihood of effectively honoring and sustaining peace agreements. Women’s participation in peacebuilding initiatives also increases the likelihood of sustained peace by 20%, contributing to longer, more resilient peace. The UN Security Council has even described women’s inclusion in economic recovery as “an essential element” in the pursuit of peace:  women are more likely to spend their incomes on family needs and make a larger contribution to recovery. *And yet… post-conflict reconstruction and investment are still dominated by – and overwhelmingly benefit - men.* This underscores the vital role of gender-lens innovative financing tools, such as the Orange Bond. As a new asset class, it's designed to mobilize private capital to accelerate SDG 5 for Gender Equality. As you know, SDG 5 is interconnected with various other sustainable development goals, highlighting the gendered nature of many global challenges. That's why IIX’s Orange Bond Verification Training delves into how an Orange Bond surpasses the conventional structure of existing gender bonds (currently a subset of social bonds). Instead, an Orange Bond serves as a versatile asset class that not only empowers gender equality but also fosters peace, prosperity, and planetary resilience. Applications for our second cohort of the Orange Bond Verification Training Program will open this week! In the meantime, register your interest below and secure a DFAT-subsidized training program fee. https://lnkd.in/g5TFaX47 #OrangeforGenderEquality #orangemovement #impactinvesting #genderbonds #Orangebond #sustainablefinance #innovativefinance 

Ensuring women’s participation in peacebuilding is not only about rights. Women are crucial partners in shoring up the three pillars of lasting peace: economic recovery, social cohesion and political legitimacy. We implement the #WomenPeaceSecurity agenda through ✅research initiatives, ✅ data collection, ✅ learning exchanges and ✅documentation of good practices to inform policy and programming. 👉 Learn more about UN Women's work in Peace and Security: https://lnkd.in/dSTp6f2f

"Indeed, women play a pivotal role in diplomacy, fostering empathy, intercultural understanding, and ultimately peace. Their unique perspective and collaborative approach are invaluable assets in building bridges and resolving conflicts globally. Thank you, UN Women, for recognizing and championing the contributions of women diplomats in creating a more inclusive and peaceful world. #WomenInDiplomacy #Empathy #Peacebuilding"

🤝 Despite the recognized importance of involving a diverse range of people in peacebuilding, it remains a pressing issue that many segments of society find themselves on the sidelines of conflict resolution efforts. Notably, youth, often the largest demographic in conflict-affected areas, are frequently overlooked in these crucial processes. 🌱 In our latest #Essential, our expert Dorothea Schiewer explains how youth participation can be improved and implemented in peacebuilding activities. 💙Special thanks to all organizations who participated in the consultations for this Essential and openly shared their approaches to and experiences with youth participation in peacebuilding: Basel Peace Office, Coexistences, Fondation Hirondelle, Helvetas, Interpeace, Mission21, The feminist peace organization Frieda, terre des hommes schweiz, World Vision, Pestalozzi Children's Village, Swiss UN Youth Representatives, and UNOY Peacebuilders💙. 📺 Watch the video below to dive into the topic, and read the full publication here: 👇 https://t.ly/vYoq5

➡ The recently published Essential "From Policy to Practice - Meaningful Youth Participation in Peacebuilding" is a practical guide to help organizations facilitate and improve youth participation in peacebuilding practice. 💡 The publication puts a focus on the implementation of the participation pillar of the UN Security Council resolution 2250, the UN Youth, Peace and Security Agenda (YPS), asking how international NGOs can contribute to the implementation of this pillar through their peacebuilding activities. ⚡ It is based on a series of interviews with 12 different international non-governmental organizations and their partner organizations, nine member organizations of the Swiss Platform for Peacebuilding KOFF and three organizations external to the platform 📖 Have a read: https://lnkd.in/dGfaGsYK Thanks to Basel Peace Office, Coexistences, Fondation Hirondelle, ONG STUDIO SIFAKA, Helvetas, Interpeace, Mission 21, the feminist peace organization Frieda, terre des hommes schweiz, World Vision Switzerland and Liechtenstein, Pestalozzi Children's Village, Swiss UN Youth Representatives, and United Network of Young Peacebuilders.