About us
PeaceWomen Across the Globe is an internationally active feminist peace organisation based in Bern.
Taking a stand for feminist peace: Statements
We take a public stand on peace-related events and issues, together with like-minded organisations or in solidarity with members of our global network Feminists Connecting for Peace. We also participate in consultations. Our feminist understanding of peace and the focus on women’s and human rights are central to this political work.
Democratic Republic of Kongo
Call for cessation of violence and support for peace activists
Belarus
Appeal for the protection of Belarusian human rights activist Olga Karatch (July 2024)
Israel and Gaza
Statement on UNRWA (November 2024)
Petition for UN aid and ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, co-signer (April 2024)
Statement on Israel and Gaza (March 2024)
Letter to the Federal Council on NGO funding in Israel and Palestine, co-signer (November 2023)
Statement on the escalation of violence in Israel and Gaza (October 2023)
Collection of contributions on the topic of sexualised violence in the Israel-Palestine conflict
International Day of Peace
Strengthen women’s networks for peace (September 2023)
Iran
"Call for solidarity with the women-led protests in Iran and for concrete support measures" (October 2022)
Ukraine
Open letter to Federal Councillor Cassis on the Ukraine Conference (June 2023)
«One year war of aggression against Ukraine» (February 2023)
«Appeal for peace and demilitarisation» (German, March 2022)
«Appeal for the de-escalation of the conflict in Ukraine», co-signer (German, January 2022)
«Appeal for peace in Europe» (January 2022)
«Stop this war in Donbas/s!» (December 2021)
Afghanistan
«Women in Afghanistan are at great risk: We call on the Federal Council and the international community to act» (German, August 2021)
«Appeal for the protection of women, girls and LGBTIQ+ persons from Afghanistan», co-signer (German, August 2021)
Palestine
Corona pandemic
«Guarantee women’s livelihoods now” (April 2020)
«Institute ceasefires and end all armed conflicts now» (April 2020)
«End the twin pandemics: coronavirus and violence against women» (April 2020)
Related posts:
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.
Reintegrating violence-affected women into society: Burundi
For decades, Burundi has been rocked by recurring armed conflicts. Women are particularly affected: more than half experience gender-based violence in the course of their lives. We support the healing, social reintegration and economic independence of these women.
Women demand security – and peace: Ukraine
Our Ukraine programme gives women the space to talk openly about security and peace and to develop strategies for their participation in peacebuilding. Peace work continues even during the war.
Interview with Olena Zinenko on Ukraine: "A sense of injustice in what happens when people suffer and their destinies are ruined”
Olena Zinenko, project coordinator at KRF Public Alternative, speaks about the difficult situation women are facing and shares messages from some of the participants in the Women’s Peace Tables we organised in the region with Public Alternative prior to the start of the war.