PeaceWomen Across the Globe is an internationally active feminist peace organisation based in Bern. We support women in contexts affected by armed conflict in their diverse efforts to build lasting peace. To ensure their full, equal and meaningful participation in all stages of peace processes, we amplify their visions and demands, boost their efforts to shape peace processes and connect women peacebuilders within conflict-affected countries and across regions impacted by armed conflict.

Our story began with the courageous initiative to nominate 1000 women for the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize. This initiative laid the foundation for PeaceWomen Across the Globe as a feminist peace organisation.

Today, we are active in the following three areas:

Peacebuilding

Our programmes create spaces where women can develop and advance their diverse efforts to achieve lasting peace. Our goal is the full, equal, meaningful and safe participation of women in all phases of peace processes. Together with them, we advocate for a feminist understanding of peace that questions power relations and strives for transformative change.

Network

Feminists Connecting for Peace is our growing global network that brings together feminist peacebuilders, from women who are taking part in peace negotiations to grassroots activists. Being a member of our network provides them with greater visibility, safety, solidarity and access to people, knowledge and funding. Through our Feminist Peace Initiatives, we provide small grants to test new ideas.

Political work

Working together with civil society partners, both in Switzerland and internationally, we are politically active. Our advocacy focuses on the participation of women in peace processes and conflict transformation, women's rights and the observance of crucial human rights standards.