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Amid ongoing wars and escalating global conflict, women’s voices are not just important—they are essential in building lasting peace. It is not transformative to have women at the table, it is common sense. At the Human Rights Council, I moderated a brilliant side event led by ACT Alliance and partners on women's critical role in peace and security, especially in the face of shrinking civic space and rising authoritarian regimes. Our esteemed panel—Adriana Quinones (UN Women), Yordanos Asnake (ACT Ethiopia), and Katja Vauhkonen (FELM)—highlighted the urgent need to fully implement Resolution 1325 and ensure women are leading peace processes around the world. Women, who bear the heaviest burdens in conflict, are still significantly underrepresented at peace tables. As we hear from powerful voices that marginalise women living in crisis, their experiences and leadership are vital to addressing local realities, dismantling oppressive structures, and fostering genuine, sustainable peace. Yet, anti-gender backlash and patriarchal norms continue to silence women and marginalise their contributions. Now, more than ever, we must stand in solidarity with women at the frontlines of peacebuilding. Their voices must be heard, amplified, and acted upon. This is a call to governments, civil society, and individuals everywhere to support women in conflict zones and advocate for their leadership in peace negotiations. Here are two things we MUST Do: 1: Amplify fully implementing in conflict zones by sharing their stories and advocating for their inclusion in peace processes. Post, write, speak out—because collective action starts with individual voices. 2: Push for the full implementation of Resolution 1325 in your communities and on global platforms. Demand that women have a seat at every peace negotiation table. #WomenPeaceSecurity #Resolution1325 Thanks to the Member States and partners in making this happen. ACT Alliance Faith in Gender Justice World YWCA Rachel T. Elaine Neuenfeldt
Next week, at the 57th Human Rights Council Session, we will be co-hosting a Side Event on 'Navigating within Shrinking Space: Women's Vital Role in Peace and Security'. This event examines the requirements of meaningful implementation of Security Council 1325 and 2475 resolutions. It demonstrates concrete examples of how to increase diversity in peace-building processes, including full, equal and meaningful participation of women and girls. Furthermore, the event explores means to reinforce local leadership, including faith-based. 📅 Tuesday 10th September 2024 ⏲ 14:30 - 15:30 CEST 📍 Room XXII, Palais des Nations, Geneva (enter via door E40, UN badge required) Co-sponsors: Finland, Colombia, the European Union, UN Women and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) In collaboration with ACT Alliance, Suomen Lähetysseura (Felm), Norwegian Church Aid / Kirkens Nødhjelp, Act Svenska kyrkan, World Council of Churches, Lutheran World Federation, World YWCA, HEKS/EPER (Swiss Church Aid) , Finn Church Aid and Abilis Foundation. #TheRoad2Equality #HRC57 #GenderPeaceSecurity #HumanRights #SDG5 #FaithInGenderJustice #Peace #1325