2023 was a year of rethinking and refining our strategy for advancing Feminist peace, drawing on lessons provided by our 50 years of programming experience. From grassroots movements in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nepal, South Sudan, Sudan, and Uganda demanding inclusion, justice, and accountability to regional and global initiatives advocating for gender-sensitive policies, the Peace Centre aims to remain a beacon of hope and resilience for women in conflict and post-conflict situations. Our focus is on promoting and demonstrating how feminist frameworks make a difference in preventing and resolving conflict and sustaining peace at the local, regional, and
global levels.

Throughout 2023, our focus remained on amplifying women’s voices and promoting their leadership in conflict and post-conflict contexts. Our successes in 2023 are a testament to the dedication and resilience of our team, and the unwavering support of our valued  partners. As we dig into this report, we urge each of you to reflect on the impact of our collective efforts and consider how these can be advanced in 2024, celebrate the courage and resilience of women peacebuilders across Africa, and acknowledge the transformative power of feminist solidarity and collaboration.

Download: WIPC_ANNUAL REPORT 2023

In this year’s annual report, we share the highlights of our year and the wins we have registered in seeking to ensure that peace and security centers and benefits women in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Nepal, South Sudan and Uganda. You are welcome to read about these achievements in this report and can find more details on our website.

Download: 2022 Annual Report

2020 was a pivotal year for gender equality. We marked 25 years of the ambitious Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, and 20 years of the landmark UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (WPS).

However, the year also brought a health crisis, COVID-19 that exacerbated the existing gender inequalities. The COVID-19 pandemic affected the implementation of project activities and as a result, the methodology of some projects changed to use alternative means to meet the same goal. We adapted to organize more online meetings, cut down on meeting size, to include protective gear such as masks and sanitiser as essential materials for all activities and our staff continued working from home and accessing the office in shifts as needed.

Throughout 2020, it was inspiring, energizing and refreshing to see, women collectively and fiercely pushing boundaries for Feminist Peace. Looking back, we share with you some of our most significant moments resulting in impact and lessons learnt in our peacebuilding work in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nepal, South Sudan and Uganda.

The Peace Centre’s 2020 Annual Report

This was a remarkable year, Isis-WICCE adapted to a changing landscape, including new trends in conflict, militarism and fundamentalism that call for a new type of leadership by women. The organisation has faced new challenges and worked to overcome them, closing the year stronger and better prepared for the future. In 2016 we continued to strengthen existing partnerships and make new connections to ensure women live in peace and recreate peace across Africa and in Asia.

The year 2014 marked 20 years of Isis-WICCE move from Geneva to Uganda and 40 years globally. We are very proud of our achievements over the years and we have geared up for the emerging challenges and realities in the world today.

Over the past twenty years, Isis-WICCE has emerged as a leader in the feminist discourse on peace and security. We have a wealth of data and knowledge collected over the long years of research and advocacy in Africa and Asia. We have managed to influence the mainstream discussion and understanding of conflict by ensuring that States and other stakeholders in peace and security understand human security beyond geographical dimensions of territorial integrity but rather the personal balance of body, mind and spirit, a perspective that has been ignored by mainstream actors. Since its birth, Isis-WICCE has grown rapidly and innovatively but for this growth to be maintained, and for us to optimize on the current opportunities and build on our achievements, there is need for more focus, optimization and scaling up our approaches to work. In order to maintain our feminist competitive edge and to keep striving for excellence, we need to continue renewing ourselves by stopping, reflecting and planning.