Exploring the role of women in peacebuilding efforts and in the pursuit of global peace and security. https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/women-peace/rss en Women & Peace Wed, 30 Jan 2019 09:32:53 +0000 Lara Setrakian, Kim Bode https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/community/2019/01/30/deeply-talks-special-women-peacebuilding-discussion-forum https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/community/2019/01/30/deeply-talks-special-women-peacebuilding-discussion-forum Drawing from cases of conflict and peacebuilding around the world, we examine the factors holding back women’s participation in peace and security efforts and consider what can be done to better protect women and girls from gender-based violence. Protection & Peace Women & Peace Fri, 17 Aug 2018 10:00:00 +0000 Kacie Candela, PassBlue https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/community/2018/08/17/women-in-peacekeeping-a-status-report https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/community/2018/08/17/women-in-peacekeeping-a-status-report Female participation in U.N. peacekeeping remains low, especially in military and combat roles. But more women are taking up civilian roles in peace operations, writes journalist Kacie Candela for PassBlue. Protection & Peace Women & Peace Mon, 06 Aug 2018 09:10:00 +0000 Lisa Fuller https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/articles/2018/08/06/how-women-reclaimed-their-island-from-the-sri-lankan-navy https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/articles/2018/08/06/how-women-reclaimed-their-island-from-the-sri-lankan-navy For more than two decades, the Sri Lankan navy has barred residents displaced from the island of Iranaitheevu from returning to their homes. A group of activists have now challenged the navy’s control and have encouraged at least 100 IDPs to return to the region. Women & Peace Thu, 02 Aug 2018 15:30:00 +0000 Alessandria Masi https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/community/2018/08/02/smashing-the-patriarchy-and-sustaining-peace-in-sudan https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/community/2018/08/02/smashing-the-patriarchy-and-sustaining-peace-in-sudan In many Sudanese communities, men dominate negotiations and peace talks. As coordinator of the Collaborative for Peace of Sudan, it is Rasha El Fangry’s job to convince local – and male – community leaders that women have a crucial role to play in building sustainable peace. Data & Peace Women & Peace Fri, 20 Jul 2018 16:00:00 +0000 Sarah Friedmann, Passblue https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/articles/2018/07/20/using-data-to-link-the-status-of-women-to-peace-and-security https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/articles/2018/07/20/using-data-to-link-the-status-of-women-to-peace-and-security Researchers and investigators at WomanStats have created one of the most comprehensive databases on the status of women around the world, and are assessing how these data points can help explain the behavior and security of a state. Women & Peace Fri, 20 Jul 2018 15:30:00 +0000 Hashem Osseiran https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/community/2018/07/20/recruiting-the-next-generation-of-peacebuilders-in-pakistan https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/community/2018/07/20/recruiting-the-next-generation-of-peacebuilders-in-pakistan Human rights activist Gulalai Ismail’s counter-extremism initiative has reached over 10,000 young people in Pakistan and Afghanistan. They key to her success, she says, is a context-specific program led by local peacebuilders. Women & Peace Wed, 20 Jun 2018 12:10:00 +0000 Gustavo Macedo, PassBlue https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/community/2018/06/20/lessons-from-guinea-could-improve-the-u-n-s-focus-on-prevention https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/community/2018/06/20/lessons-from-guinea-could-improve-the-u-n-s-focus-on-prevention To turn the language of prevention into specific actions aimed at ending sexual atrocities against women, the United Nations should learn key lessons from Guinea’s Conakry massacre, writes researcher Gustavo Macedo. Transitional Justice & Negotiations Women & Peace Tue, 19 Jun 2018 11:50:00 +0000 Renee Coulouris https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/articles/2018/06/19/why-syrian-women-could-be-the-key-to-successful-peace-talks https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/articles/2018/06/19/why-syrian-women-could-be-the-key-to-successful-peace-talks Syrian women continue to be underrepresented in negotiations to resolve the conflict, which could undermine prospects for success and weaken the foundation for lasting peace in the country, writes gender and foreign policy researcher Renee Coulouris. Data & Peace Women & Peace Fri, 01 Jun 2018 12:30:00 +0000 Alessandria Masi https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/articles/2018/06/01/how-national-ids-and-the-internet-can-help-build-peace-in-the-philippines https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/articles/2018/06/01/how-national-ids-and-the-internet-can-help-build-peace-in-the-philippines At the Oslo Freedom Forum, we spoke with experts, practitioners and activists about how to build peace in their corner of the world. Karla Cruz discusses how her organization uses emerging technology to catalyze social impact in the Philippines. Data & Peace Women & Peace Fri, 25 May 2018 13:50:00 +0000 Flora Bagenal https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/articles/2018/05/25/rise-of-the-far-right-renews-the-power-of-protest-in-poland https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/articles/2018/05/25/rise-of-the-far-right-renews-the-power-of-protest-in-poland Poland’s shift to the right has made the country more fragile and raised concern in Europe. It has also sparked a grassroots protest movement that could eventually help bring voters back to the center. Transitional Justice & Negotiations Women & Peace Fri, 30 Mar 2018 14:30:00 +0000 Jihii Jolly https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/articles/2018/03/30/explainer-how-we-arrived-at-the-csw-outcome-document https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/articles/2018/03/30/explainer-how-we-arrived-at-the-csw-outcome-document At the Commission on the Status of Women this year, civil society won key gains in the in the Agreed Conclusions adopted by Member States. We examine their role in its development. Protection & Peace Women & Peace Thu, 31 Aug 2017 13:48:02 +0000 News Deeply Contributor https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/articles/2017/08/31/south-sudans-women-peacekeepers-tackle-the-problems-that-men-cant https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/articles/2017/08/31/south-sudans-women-peacekeepers-tackle-the-problems-that-men-cant The United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan has few women in its ranks – just slightly more than the worldwide average. However, they play an important role in gathering information from the population and helping the local police investigate sexual and gender-based violence. Protection & Peace Women & Peace Wed, 30 Aug 2017 07:59:31 +0000 Gaëlle Faure https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/articles/2017/08/30/inside-the-u-n-plan-to-end-sexual-abuse-by-peacekeepers https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/articles/2017/08/30/inside-the-u-n-plan-to-end-sexual-abuse-by-peacekeepers The United Nations pledged to do more to combat sexual exploitation and sexual abuse by peacekeepers. We take a closer look at measures it recently rolled out and others that are still in the works, ranging from financial penalties to improved assistance for victims. Protection & Peace Women & Peace Tue, 22 Aug 2017 09:30:37 +0000 Catherine Turner https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/articles/2017/08/22/time-to-celebrate-the-unsung-women-heroes-of-peace-mediation https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/articles/2017/08/22/time-to-celebrate-the-unsung-women-heroes-of-peace-mediation While women are active and successful mediators at the grassroots level, they remain largely invisible in international peacemaking. Dr. Catherine Turner says it is urgent to raise the profile of women mediators. Women & Peace Thu, 17 Aug 2017 12:04:26 +0000 Wadia Samadi https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/articles/2017/08/17/a-seat-at-the-table-the-evolving-role-of-afghan-women-peace-builders https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/articles/2017/08/17/a-seat-at-the-table-the-evolving-role-of-afghan-women-peace-builders Afghan women need a bigger role in the nation’s peacebuilding efforts, says Quhramaana Kakar, one of Afghanistan’s leading female peacemakers. But, she tells News Deeply, ‘It will take political will.’