Retracer 20 ans de Paix féministe : les femmes bâtisseuses de la paix réfléchissent l’engagement de l’avancement du programme sur les femmes, la paix et la sécurité au Burundi, en RDC, au Népal, au Soudan du Sud et en Ouganda- Monde Des Femmes 51

Dans cette 51er édition de Monde Des Femmes, nous entendons 7 éminentes femmes bâtisseuses de paix du Burundi, de la République Démocratique du Congo, du Népal, du Soudan du Sud et de l’Ouganda, partenaires de longue date de Women’s International Peace centre et anciennes élèves du Feminist Leadership Institute. À travers leurs riches et diverses expertises, nous revenons sur 20 ans de combat pour la participation des femmes aux postes de prise décisions, à la prévention et protection des femmes, au règlement ainsi qu’à leur rôle crucial dans la consolidation de la paix des conflits. Aussi aux efforts déployés pour prévenir et combattre la violence sexuelle liée aux conflits ; et d’assurer les secours et apporter des réponses aux besoins sexospécifiques grâce aux mécanismes efficaces et adaptés.

Nous vous invitons à apprécier les perspectives et les expériences des femmes en tant qu’électrices, candidates, dirigeantes politiques, militantes et actrices clés pour des élections pacifiques et dans tous les processus électoraux.

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Women and Girls at the Heart of Solutions to Forced Displacement in Africa

Through this 50th edition of Women’s World, we contribute to the body of feminist knowledge on the experiences and agency of women affected by forced displacement as a result of conflict, political turmoil or insecurity in Africa. This focus aligns with the African Union’s theme for the year 2019, as the Year of Refugees, Returnees and Internally Displaced Persons in Africa: Towards a Durable Solution to Forced Displacement. Read More “Women and Girls at the Heart of Solutions to Forced Displacement in Africa”

Les femmes et les filles au centre des solutions en faveur des déplacés en Afrique- Monde Des Femmes 50

À travers cette 50e édition de Women’s World, nous contribuons à l’ensemble des connaissances féministes sur les expériences et l’action des femmes touchées par le déplacement forcé à la suite de conflits, de troubles politiques ou d’insécurité en Afrique. Cette section cadre exactement avec le thème de l’Union africaine pour l’année 2019, en tant qu’Année des réfugiés, des rapatriés et des personnes déplacées en Afrique : vers une solution durable aux déplacements forcés.

Alors que l’Afrique cherche à relever les défis associés à un nombre croissant de réfugiés, de rapatriés et de personnes déplacées à l’intérieur de leur propre pays, il est encore plus essentiel que nous veillions à ce que les femmes et les filles, ainsi que leurs priorités, soient au centre de toute solution y relative. En l’absence de solutions véritablement sensibles au genre (soutenues par la volonté politique et la responsabilisation), les efforts, les partenariats et les structures de lutte contre les déplacements forcés n’atteindront pas les résultats souhaités.

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20 years of UNSCR 1325 in South Sudan, Uganda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo and Nepal.

This edition focuses on the women, peace and security issues discussed during the institute, as informed by the UN Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) 1325 and 2250, Sustainable Development Goals (5, 16) and related national frameworks (including national action plans). It takes a closer look at the state of conflict and post-conflict in the 5 countries, progress in implementing UNSCR 1325 which centres women’s concerns as well as women’s responses to peace and security gaps and challenges.

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15 Years of UNSCR 1325: Looking Back to Look Forward

This issue of Women’s World magazine assesses the implementation of the UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 after 15 years, using case studies from Myanmar, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Nepal, South Sudan, and Uganda.

Background of UNSCR 1325

  • UNSCR 1325 was unanimously adopted in October 2000 and recognized the imperative of a gender perspective in peace and security discourse, addressing the disproportionate impact of conflict on women and girls, and ensuring their participation in peace processes.
  • The resolution is underpinned by four pillars:
    • Prevention: Focusing on reducing conflict and all forms of violence against women.
    • Participation: Ensuring women and their interests are included in peace and security decision-making.
    • Protection: Focusing on women’s safety, mental and physical health, and economic security.
    • Relief and Recovery: Focused on women’s specific needs in conflict and post-conflict situations.

Key Findings on Implementation

  • Progress and Achievements: Various legal and policy frameworks have been established to promote UNSCR 1325, along with local mechanisms to prevent and punish sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).
  • Gaps and Obstacles:
    • Lack of political will and insufficient or no resource allocation for implementation.
    • Continued prevalence of SGBV and lack of access to justice for women, especially when perpetrators are security officers or political party members.
    • Poor health service provision, unaddressed mental and sexual health needs, and post-conflict recovery interventions that marginalize women’s concerns.
    • Weak coordination and lack of accountability mechanisms to enforce effective implementation.

The magazine aims to inform action by governments and discussions as the post-2015 development agenda is mapped out.

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Strengthening Women’s Potential in Leadership and Peace Building

This 45th Issue features ordeals of sexual and gender-based violence of women from countries still experiencing conflict. The articles published in this issue were extracted from a collection of personal stories and testimonies of global feminist leaders who participated in Isis-WICCE 2011/12 Institute. The personal diaries detail encounters of SGBV committed on individuals or particular members of the community, often with devastating effects; psychological trauma and a pure denial of self-esteem on the survivors.

We hope that the articles in this volume will act as an International diary for women who are willing to share their experiences as victims of SGBV. We also hope that their resilience can provide encouragement and learning for other survivors’ worldwide to demand justice.

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Women and Health

The articles in this issue of Women’s World are centred on the Exchange Programme theme: Women’s Health:- an integrated approach.  hence the reason why we did not concentrate on a particular health issue. The topics are diverse and try to make us all aware of how each health issue is in its own way related to the lives of women.
We hope that the articles in this issue will lead to a discussion in your environment, on how to relate the health of women not only to current research activities on Women’s Health, but also women’s daily activities. We hope that from the point of view of women, you will be able to say what we as women would like to see done, in order to ensure that our health is taken seriously globally and not as an afterthought.

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