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PeaceWomen Across the Globe is an internationally active feminist peace organisation based in Bern.
Israel and Palestine: Letter to the Federal Council on NGO funding in Israel and Palestine
Together with 14 other organisations, we have sent an open letter to the Swiss Federal Council criticising the FDFA's decision to suspend funding to eleven partner organisations in Israel and Palestine without any apparent basis. This decision damages the reputation of the affected NGOs. The decision also damages Switzerland's reputation as a reliable partner.
The letter was sent to the Federal Council on 17 November 2023. On 25 October 2023, the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) announced its decision to suspend its financial support for eleven Palestinian and Israeli NGOs.
The letter is available in German and French.
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Partners
As a global feminist network organisation, our partners in Switzerland and abroad form an indispensable part of our work.
Project Partners
As an internationally active network organisation, we implement our projects and programmes in close cooperation with a variety of different local organisations – from grassroots organisations to nationally active non-governmental organisations.
Continuing to invest in the future of women: Afghanistan
In the 20 years before the Taliban came to power in August 2021, women in Afghanistan had been able, with difficulty, to reclaim some of their rights and their place in society. Until the takeover, we supported women to increase their knowledge about their rights in relation to the peace process at the time, so that they could help shape peace and have a voice in decision-making processes. We are currently analysing how to continue our support for Afghanistan's women.
Breaking the cycles of violence: Kenya
Struggles over land, resources or political power are the main reasons for the violent conflicts that regularly flare up in certain regions of Kenya. Although many women are active in peacebuilding within their families and communities, they lack recognition, specific knowledge and access to resources and larger networks.
