New instrument:Women's influence on peace processes
In a graphic representation of the different stages of peace processes, we place the role of women at the centre. It shows where they exert influence to drive the peace process and prevent setbacks. The graphic is available in English, German, Spanish and Ukrainian.
Ban on nuclear weapons:Why we support the initiative
Only a ban on nuclear weapons can bring lasting security worldwide. As co-sponsors of the Initiative to Ban Nuclear Weapons, we call on Switzerland to fulfil its obligations. Find out why and support the initiative.
Our growing team needed more space for new colleagues and room for feminist peace work. You can now find us in our new offices at Weissensteinstrasse 87, 3007 Bern, Switzerland.
Article:War in Sudan: how women want to influence the peace process
Article on swissinfo on the negotiations for a ceasefire in Sudan, with input from Rabab Baldo, a member of our network, and our director Deborah Schibler.
Given the absence of a political solution, the continuing occupation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory and particularly amidst the current hostilities, UNRWA’s essential services are vital to the survival of thousands of Palestinians. PeaceWomen Across the Globe calls on the involved parties and Switzerland to act.
Our advocacy aims to create political impact and achieve a feminist vision of peace. The focus is on the implementation of key human rights instruments that form the basis for a peaceful and gender-just world.
Together with members of our network Feminists Connecting for Peace, we organise exchange and network meetings, offer training and workshops and work together on advocacy work and developing Feminist Peace Initiatives. An overview of these activities.
An inclusive process for a sustainable peace:Colombia
Since the signing of the peace agreement in Colombia, we have been actively supporting the participation of conflict-affected women and marginalised groups in its implementation.
On the topic of "security":"Feminists Connecting for Peace" magazine 2
The second issue focuses on the topic of "security". How does a feminist understanding of security contradict a military understanding of security? Read the nine contributions from our network.
Peace is more than the absence of war. Patriarchal power relations, structural violence and physical or psychological violence against women block the path to lasting peace. This is why we engage in peacebuilding with a feminist, intersectional perspective. And because we have a comprehensive understanding of peace.
Women's rights are human rights. We work to ensure that core human rights standards are respected in conflict-affected regions too. Our work is based on the UN’s "Women, Peace and Security" agenda.
Women's access to peace and conflict transformation processes is severely limited. However, peace processes offer critical windows of opportunity for the recognition of women's rights and for the elimination of discriminatory social structures and gender norms. Women and marginalised groups must therefore play an active role in peace processes.
Militarisation means more than "just" spending on armed forces: this spending is the consequence of a security policy geared towards war. As a feminist peace organisation, we oppose the claim that more weapons lead to more security. We demand demilitarisation and disarmament because that is the only way to achieve genuine peace and comprehensive security.
