In an article in the March issue of à propos, our director Deborah Schibler explains why the current images and narratives on the subject of "peace processes" need to become feminist.
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.
In an interview with our Ukrainian programme coordinator Olena Zinenko, she recalls the first days after the Russian attack on 24 February 2022 and talks about the path she has travelled since then. She also explains why women must be the driving force behind a "life agenda" in Ukraine.
Feminist peace work needs "safe spaces" - and we need a new office. We are looking for new office space for our growing team in Bern. Any information and tips are very welcome!
This newsletter features women from Colombia and Ukraine who are on the path to peace – even though war is still raging in Ukraine and a peace agreement has been in force in Colombia since 2016.
Unsere Präsidentin Ruth-Gaby Vermot-Mangold erinnert sich an das Engagement der verstorbenen Eva Mezger, die im Vorstand der Initiative «1000 Frauen für den Friedensnobelpreis 2005» tätig war.
Our founder and president Ruth-Gaby Vermot-Mangold talks about her life and her commitment to women's peace work in an interview with the Croatian media platform Phralipen.
UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on "Women, Peace and Security" is considered a milestone, but our work to implement the resolution reveals several points of criticism. Read more about the search for a truly feminist peace policy in the article by our programme manager Annemarie Sancar in KOFF's magazine à propos.
