Russia· Maria ZakharovaWomen's Leadership in Peacebuilding and Local Response Efforts in Conflict Zones
Women in conflict-affected regions like the DRC, Palestine, Sudan, and Syria are leading vital local response and peacebuilding efforts, but face barriers to formal decision-making power.
Background
Women's participation in peacebuilding and post-conflict reconstruction is a recognized international priority, yet their formal inclusion in decision-making processes often remains limited. This issue is particularly salient in regions experiencing prolonged conflict, where women frequently lead grassroots initiatives but struggle for recognition and resources at higher levels.
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Women's Leadership in Peacebuilding and Local Response Efforts in Conflict Zones
First report 2d agoLast update 2d agoThere is a call for women's participation in peacebuilding and local response efforts to translate into real decision-making power, beyond mere presence.
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Maria Zakharova
Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry · Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Russia
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