There’s no peace without equality — and no equality without action. Inclusive Peace is proud to be one of 661 orgs urging the UN Security Council to act on Women, Peace & Security. Read the open letter: bit.ly/3VRFmo7

Peace efforts in Sudan should reconnect the country to its rich, plural identity. The future must be written by Sudanese voices from every part of society, not be dictated in foreign capitals.

Quotas open doors for women in peace processes. But doors alone don’t guarantee a seat — or a voice that carries. What does it take to move from tokenism to true influence at the negotiating table? Read the full blog: bit.ly/4nx6PHZ

Peace is rarely clean-cut. In Palestine, Syria & Lebanon, women are building it anyway. Often with no seat at the table, no safety net & no recognition. What does the WPS agenda mean when peace is partial & transitions are contested? Read the full op-ed here: bit.ly/4nu2ntG

After war, rebuilding trust is harder than rebuilding walls. In Syria & beyond, reconciliation means questioning prejudices as much as reconstructing homes. Our upcoming reports will explore this. Start with this @theguardian.com long read on justice & forgiveness: bit.ly/46I1tDB

Ceasefires are just a starting point. We need to create the conditions where communities can live, rebuild, and imagine a future beyond survival.

“From Yemen to Sudan and Palestine, women have been the silent architects of stability.” As we convene for the 4th meeting of the WPS Working Group in the Arab States Region, our op-ed calls for peace solutions rooted in the region’s own realities. Read: bit.ly/4m7Fpqs

In just 5 years, TIMRAN (ትምራን) has become a critical engine in efforts to strengthen women’s inclusion and influence in Ethiopia’s political and peace processes, including the National Dialogue. We’re proud to keep walking alongside them.

If ceasefires are to mean anything, they must put power back in the hands of civilians. Peace shaped by those most affected by violence is the only peace that lasts.

“In Syria, I’ve witnessed steady progress. Women are attaining senior roles & drawing closer to decision-making. These rights weren’t handed down; they were earned.” Houda Atassi, Founder and Regional Director of the International Humanitarian Relief.

Hanin Ahmed reminds us: women peacebuilders aren’t just victims or mere observers to be included — they are the architects of peace. It’s time for real power & resources. Read her sharp & inspiring words on WPS-HA Compact’s blog: bit.ly/4oSjzd9

Exacerbated by conflict, #Yemen’s accountability structures have been further weakened. Join our event to hear our Oliver Wils, Rafat Al-Akhali (DeepRoot Consulting), Nader Kabbani (Middle East Council on Global Affairs) & consultant Afrah Abdulaziz Al Zoba discuss what is needed: brnw.ch/21wVap0

When politics divide, can religions still unite us? Azza Karam — inspiring voice in the interfaith space & the first Muslim woman to head Religions for Peace — speaks with Yehia Ghanem on Al Jazeera Arabic. Watch Part I aja.ws/7fd0p0 Watch Part II aja.ws/5nbaap

If ceasefires are to mean anything, they must put power back in the hands of civilians. Peace shaped by local voices is the only peace that lasts.

Reconstruction is always political. In Syria, a decentralised, bottom-up approach is the only way to avoid repeating the past. Watch ‘Civil society inclusion in post-conflict reconstruction and political transition in MENA’: youtu.be/-0i_ZepvpqE

Ceasefires are not the end of the story. They are a beginning: a chance to restore dignity, rebuild communities, and make sure the people most affected by war are leading the way forward.

Peace efforts in Sudan should reconnect the country to its rich, plural identity. The future must not be dictated in foreign capitals; it must be written by Sudanese voices from every part of society.

The starting point for peace in Sudan is clear: a process built on inclusion. People who have stood for democracy — resistance committees, community leaders, young Sudanese — must shape what comes next.

Peace in Sudan cannot be reduced to deals between armed men. Real change must put civilians at the centre: women, youth, local leaders, and the diaspora all have a stake in Sudan’s future.

A ceasefire in Sudan is opening the door to political dialogue where everyone needs to have a seat at the table: civilians, women, youth, resistance committees, the diaspora, and religious and traditional leaders.

Ceasefires are just the first step. The goal is to build a future led by the people who have survived the worst of this war in Sudan. A future that tends to the root causes of disagreement, pain and systemic problems.

Ending the violence in Sudan starts with stopping the bombs, but lasting peace depends on restoring the power of Sudanese civilians to decide their country’s direction.

Ceasefires should create space for the Sudanese people to shape their own future. That means including civilian voices from the start rather than sidelining them in backroom deals.

Ceasefires are not PR trophies or the finish line; they are political breathing spaces and starting points. We urgently need ceasefires that lead to ongoing peace processes, and to ask, what comes next?

More people are in political exile today than ever before. We mapped 41 exile groups & found: ● Exile often lasts decades, but is shortening ● Armed groups fade faster than govs-in-exile ● Exiles often shape new govs Read all findings: bit.ly/4nj6ZCU

After a military coup, what comes next? Authoritarian slide or a chance for democratic change? We mapped early signs to watch and real examples from around the world. 15-min read here → bit.ly/45lplfZ 🇫🇷 version → bit.ly/43mnyVy

In wartime Sudan, generations are learning from each other: sharing stamina, wisdom, and care. Peacebuilder Sara Musa El Saeed reflects on what it means to survive, resist and rebuild together. Tune in: buff.ly/3PYcuYn Host: Thania Paffenholz Co-producer: Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund (WPHF)

A coup, a new constitution, and now elections. Is Gabon really transitioning to civilian rule or just rebranding military rule? Dive into this sharp 7 min read, where we break it all down 👇🔖 www.inclusivepeace.org/gabon-electi...

What does women-led coalition building actually look like? 🌱🕊️ In Ethiopia & Sudan, it’s women setting agendas, training facilitators & presenting their priorities to shape and contribute to dialogue. Read our new blog from #WPSinPractice series👇 www.inclusivepeace.org/building-wom...

Military coups are on the rise, with significant implications for civic space and engagement. Civil society and political party mobilisation can shape whether military regimes consolidate power or transition back to civilian rule. Read our new non-paper: buff.ly/1QKBap5

Les coups d'État militaires sont de plus en plus fréquents, ce qui nuit à l'engagement civique. La mobilisation de la société civile et des partis politiques est essentielle pour restauré un régime civil. Nos conclusions sont compilées dans ce non-paper: buff.ly/K3WXBDX

Is Syria’s National Dialogue Conference a New Era for Reconstruction and Reconciliation Or a Missed Opportunity? 🧵 [1/9]

Who decides what gets rebuilt after conflict and how? Too often, reconstruction serves politics over communities. Our latest piece explores why bottom-up rebuilding is key to lasting peace in the MENA region. Insights from @deensharp.bsky.social, Zozan Alloush & Nourah Shuaibi: bit.ly/3FDgpYQ

Peace talks for Ukraine are coming, but what can we expect from them? ⚠️ Rushed, exclusive negotiations risk entrenching conflict rather than resolving it. Our latest piece explores six key steps to prepare for a just, lasting peace. Read here: bit.ly/3DGi0wb

Webinar Recording Now Live! 🚨 How does post-conflict reconstruction shape political transitions in MENA? @deensharp.bsky.social, Zozan Alloush & Nourah Shuaibi break it down in this powerful discussion. Don’t miss their insights—watch now 👉 youtu.be/-0i_ZepvpqE

In 2023, USAID provided $40B in aid to 130 countries—lifesaving yet often seen as neocolonial. 🌍💰 Lina Abirafeh, our new Senior Adviser, digs into the paradox of foreign aid: solidarity or control? Read her bold take:

25 years since UNSCR 1325—and we’re STILL having the same conversation. Women are leading, strategising & building peace, yet facing constant pushback. What takes to secure real inclusion in peacemaking & political transitions? Watch #WPSinPractice now: youtube.com/shorts/S7C2z...