Recognizing Women Peacebuilders: Critical Actors in Effective Peacemaking

In 2000 women peacebuilders were the inspiration and engine behind UN Security Council Resolution 1325 that for the first time in history called for the inclusion of women in matters of war prevention and peacemaking. Evidence proves that women’s inclusion increases the quality and sustainability of peace processes. But they are still overwhelmingly absent from track one negotiations.

Acknowledging the existence, skills, influence, values and approaches of women peacebuilders is a necessary preliminary step to ensure their rightful and systematic place at the tables of negotiations and decision-making that end wars and foster future peace around the world.