Policy Brief, Research
Nine Models for Inclusion of Civil Society in Peace Processes
Prepared as a background paper for “Building More Inclusive Political Transitions: A Review of the Syrian Case,” this memo summarizes nine case studies of civil society participation in peace processes. The models range from direct representation at the table to non-binding advisory bodies and from official negotiations to informal Track II dialogues. Each example is […]
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VIDEO: Sudanese Women Rise and Dance
If you can invest 12 minutes to warm your heart, watch this incredible video featuring several of our Women Waging Peace Network members from Sudan. It’s part of the One Billion Rising campaign to end violence against women around the world. The four key women speaking are longtime Network members and part of our coalition […]
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Wafa Bugaighis Blazes New Trail for Women in Libya
In Libya’s national elections last July—the first time citizens voted for a representative government in 60 years—women won 17% of the seats. This unprecedented number was thanks in no small part to activists like Wafa Bugaighis, cofounder and chair of the Committee to Support Women’s Participation in Decision Making, who led campaigns to encourage women’s […]
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Sudan & South Sudan: Women as Agents of Security
This article was originally published by Sudan Tribune. They stand shoulder to shoulder in a wide circle listening to one another’s concerns and fears. The group varied in age, religion, politics, ethnicity, etc. Regardless of their differences, a common theme peers out at all of us in the room—insecurity is growing in these two countries, […]
Research
7 Myths Standing in the Way of Women’s Inclusion
In this official background paper for the 2013 Oslo Forum, Inclusive Security’s Director, Jacqueline O’Neill, and Kenyan Women Waging Peace Network member, Alice Nderitu, argue that meaningful inclusion of women in peace processes is in the best interest of mediators. They present and debunk seven common misconceptions that prevent mediators from capitalizing on the benefits […]
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Women Call for more Effective Participation in the Peace Process and Agreements
This article was originally published by Sudan Vision. The Sudanese Women Coalition for Peace in collaboration with the Development Studies & Research Institute (DSRI) of the University of Khartoum & the Ministry of Social Welfare with the support of the Institute of Inclusive Security (IIS) organized a Forum on “Sudanese Women & peace challenges: Sudan […]
Big Idea, Post, Press
What if Women Ruled the World?
“If women ruled the world, they would make sure that they weren’t ruling the world,” affirms Ambassador Swanee Hunt, Institute founder and chair, in an episode of the BBC series What If… with former White House press secretary Dee Dee Myers. Women leaders have a unique understanding of the needs of their communities that guides […]
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Beyond War: Women Transforming Militarism, Building a Nonviolent World
This article was originally published by OpenDemocracy. Next year will mark the centenary of the start of the “war to end all wars”. Watching television news today, you might conclude that humanity is doomed to repeat its bloodiest century. But watching the trends, you would see a very different picture – a picture that shows […]
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What We’re Reading: Integrated Peacebuilding
Peacebuilding is a complex process. It involves a diverse set of actors utilizing creative tools, engaging multiple communities, and striving to understand the nuances of conflict. Collaboration amongst actors from different sectors—development, humanitarian aid, diplomacy, business, media—leads to sustainable outcomes. Integrated Peacebuilding: Innovative Approaches to Transforming Conflict addresses the importance of a holistic method for […]
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VIDEO: “I’m not afraid.” Alaa Murabit at the Women in the World Summit
Alaa Murabit was on the “Most Wanted” list of female activists during the revolution in her hometown of Zawia, Libya. Undeterred, she travels the world and her country demanding that Libyan women have a say in governing their new democracy. “This is not just women fighting for women. This is society fighting for society.” Alaa […]
