Global Network of Women Peacebuilders

Published purpose

This project aims to foster local women’s active and meaningful participation in Colombia, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Lebanon and Nigeria, in the implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, including peace processes and peacebuilding. This project ensures that long-term peace and stability improvements are maintained, and creates a better response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the four countries. Project activities include: (1) identifying and mapping key stakeholders, including local women, women’s organizations, civil society organizations and local leaders; and (2) providing workshops, media training, and lessons learned documents on local women’s active and meaningful participation in the implementation of UNSCR 1325, including in peace processes and peacebuilding.