Since the beginning of our programme, and especially since Russia's war of aggression in 2022, we have been building trust with women affected by the war in Ukraine. Our meetings have fostered an environment where women can openly share experiences and talk about their visions for peace – whether they have gone into exile, remained in eastern Ukraine or were displaced to other parts of the country. Following the launch of the redesigned Ukraine programme in the autumn of 2024, we organised a train-the-trainer workshop in Krakow in February for women who play a leading role in their municipalities.

Compact, interesting and relevant: in our printed and electronic newsletters, you can find out about our events and projects and our political activities in Switzerland and abroad.

You can learn more about the highlights of the year and get an overview of our activities, as well as our key performance indicators, through our annual reports. 

Would you like to join us in shaping feminist peace work and make a difference for women in peace processes? Then join our commited team in Bern as our new Fundraiser or Programme Assistant.

Application deadlines: 4 June 2023 and 25 June 2023 respectively

One consequence of the "super election year" 2024 is the marked increase in authoritarianism. It may take different forms depending on the country, but certain characteristics are recognisable everywhere: contempt for women and marginalised population groups and the restriction of their rights. In this world view, militarisation in the name of ‘security’ is being pursued at the expense of social welfare or non-military peacebuilding. What can be done to counter this onslaught of authoritarianism? networks of women activists. In 2024, our work with our programme partners and in the Feminists Connecting for Peace network repeatedly showed us the power and impact of these networks: they are both strongholds against authoritarianism and sources of creative and persistent action for peace.