Fostering connections and exchange among women and feminist peacebuilders from countries affected by violent conflict is a central aim across all our programmes. To advance this goal, we invited two Sudanese and two Colombian peace activists to Switzerland. Over four days they shared experiences, strategies and approaches to feminist peacebuilding. They also met with decision-makers to highlight the challenges faced by women peace activists, particularly young ones, in their respective countries – and to voice their expectations.

The four women are part of the younger generation of peacebuilders in their countries: Rounag Shimila Ali and Mariam Hamid Ahmed Hamid (Sudan), Gabriela Bastidas Diaz and Paola Bastidas Cuatin (Colombia). They are feminist leaders and activists and vocal advocates for women’s rights, including for women’s participation in all phases of peace processes. They came to Bern with insights to share and messages to convey.

Find out more about the exchange and their meetings with decision-makers in our article.