Thanks to Dr. Kawser Ahmed @crric.bsky.social for speaking invitation at “Charting a Path to Lasting Peace: Ending Myanmar’s Decades-Long Civil War” I spoke on the Triple Nexus approach to Women’s Peacebuilding. @umanitoba.bsky.social @uwinnipeg.bsky.social

#PeaceDay is a call to action. 🗣️ 25 yrs after #UNSCR1325, women peacebuilders are still underfunded, unrecognized, & at risk. Our demands: 🔁 Localize peacebuilding 💰 Secure flexible financing 🛡️ Protect women defenders 👩🏽💼 Appoint a feminist woman UN SG Peace cannot wait. Watch & Repost

‼️ Peace is built, not declared. This #PeaceDay, we celebrate the women around the world who are building it from the ground up. Their work is essential, yet too often overlooked. Today, we amplify📣 their voices. #WomenPeaceSecurity #WPS

Juba, #SouthSudan: The National Transition Leadership Institute (NTLI) & @gnwp.org convened 4 days of meetings with women leaders from politics, civil society, academia, security & business—building solidarity & shaping a roadmap for inclusive peace & the 2026 elections. ✊♀️🗳️

80 years. 9 men. 0 women It’s time for a feminist woman UN Secretary-General. GNWP, NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs, 1 for 8 Billion, & Nobel Women's Initiative, in partnership with other CSOs, will present the updated Member States’ Commitment Tracker 🔗 gnwp.org/next-un-sg-f... #ItsHerTurn

‼️ EVENT ALERT During #UNGA80, join GNWP🟣, NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs, 1 for 8 Billion Nobel Women's Initiative & other CSO allies for a strategic meeting calling for a Feminist Woman UN Secretary-General. 📆 Sept 22 ⏰ 10:30 AM (NY) 📍 UN Church Center

🟣 GNWP joined the 2nd ASEAN #WomenPeaceSecurity (WPS) Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia🇲🇾 on 9-10 September 2025 — the region’s largest platform for dialogue on peace and security.

📣 True democracy isn't just about ballots. It's building sustainable peace. And that is impossible without women's full & equal participation. This #DemocracyDay🗳️, we push for the #WPS agenda as the essential blueprint for a feminist peace. 🕊️ Democracy falters where women are excluded🚫.

Over 20 women peacebuilders from Algeria, Palestine, & beyond joined Dr. Rima Salah for a powerful exchange on social cohesion, cultural integration, and community building. 🌍✨ "Let us elevate our voices to ensure women + young women are included in peace processes at all levels — the time is now!"

🚨 RSVP NOW During #UNGA80, join GNWP🟣, NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs, 1 for 8 Billion Nobel Women's Initiative & other CSO allies for a strategic meeting calling for a Feminist Woman UN Secretary-General. 📆 Sept 22 ⏰ 10:30 AM (NY) 📍 UN Church Center 👉 RSVP: gnwp.org/get-involved...

‼️ GNWP is in Nigeria 🇳🇬 In partnership with WANEP-Nigeria and with support from Global Affairs Canada, GNWP convened 35 diverse stakeholders for a 3-day #Localizing1325 workshop in Lagos State to identify key 🔑 #WPS challenges and solutions. Read highlights of the discussions 🧵👇

‼️ EVENT ALERT During #UNGA80, join GNWP🟣, NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs, 1 for 8 Billion Nobel Women's Initiative & other CSO allies for a strategic meeting calling for a Feminist Woman UN Secretary-General. 📆 Sept 22 ⏰ 10:30 AM (NY) 📍 UN Church Center 👉 RSVP: gnwp.org/get-involved...

📢 Huge thanks to our amazing partner in Beirut 🇱🇧 , Maharat Foundation, for bringing together young journalists in a powerful workshop on Women, Peace & Security and Youth, Peace & Security. Here’s to building peace through media! 🕊️ 🎉

‼️ RSVP NOW During #UNGA80, join GNWP🟣, NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs, 1 for 8 Billion Nobel Women's Initiative & other civil society allies for a strategic meeting calling for a Feminist Woman UN Secretary-General. 📆 Sept 22 ⏰ 10:30 AM (NY) 📍 UN Church Center 👉 RSVP: gnwp.org/get-involved...

GNWP and Voice for Change, with the U.S. Department of State Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues, implemented #Localizing1325 in two provinces in PNG’s Highlands🇵🇬 . In PNG, women’s rights are threatened by tribal conflict, election violence, and sorcery accusation-related violence. 🧵 1/3

GNWP🟣 , in partnership w/ Peace Track Initiative (PTI) & To Be Foundation (TBF), + w/ support from the U.S. Department of State Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues brought together local partners to implement #Localizing1325 in four provinces in Yemen🇾🇪 The result? ⬇️ 🧵 1/2

GNWP🟣, in partnership with Comagend and with the U.S State Department Office of Global Women’s Issues, implemented the Localization of WPS strategy in Maroua and Santa, Cameroon🇨🇲 #Localizing1325 brought together 80 diverse stakeholders to bridge the gap between #WPS and grassroots action 🧵 1/2

✨ GNWP Member Spotlight: CAFCO 🇨🇩 In a region where conflict persists, CAFCO stands tall for women’s rights and peace in the DRC. Their advocacy reminds us: sustainable change starts with grassroots leadership. 🔗 Explore: cafco-cd.org Become a member: gnwp.org/our-members/... #FeministPeace

✨Together we rise, together we shine! ✨ Commemorating #InternationalYouthDay 2025 in Bangladesh🇧🇩

🟣 GNWP heads to the Bay Area! 🌁✨ From August 4–8, 2025, GNWP held its annual Board Meeting to review and update the 2023-2027 strategic plan 🚀

1/ 🎙️ #Mediafor1325 brought together journalists & peacebuilders from across the globe to spotlight the power of gender-sensitive journalism in advancing peace. GNWP🟣 & journalists from 🇨🇴🇱🇧🇨🇩🇳🇬🇮🇩 emphasized the role of women journalists in conflict zones & the need to amplify survivor-centered stories.

🌍✨ On this International Day of Youth, GNWP reaffirms its commitment to youth leadership in conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and decision-making through the #YPS & #WPS agendas, building a more just, balanced, and sustainable world.

🔍 Did you know? The Triple Nexus links humanitarian aid, development & peace — putting people at the center. The #WPS + #YPS agendas work across all 3 areas, recognizing women + young women as key actors, not just recipients. 📘 bit.ly/4kLHIPD #DidYouKnow #TripleNexus #YoungWomenLead #Youth4Peace

🌍 On this International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, GNWP recognizes the vital role Indigenous peoples play in peacebuilding🕊️. The #WPS Agenda is a commitment to ensuring the meaningful participation of all women 🚺 in decision-making worldwide.

In Pueblo Viejo 🇨🇴, the Steering Committee is working to ensure better living conditions and security for women, whether or not they belong to formal organizations. 💪🏽

📰How can media support women as peacebuilders in Southeast Asia? GNWP🟣 spoke with 28 journalists in 🇮🇩🇵🇭🇹🇭🇻🇳 to map: 📌Challenges for journalists reporting on #WPS 📌Opportunities to advance gender-sensitive media 📌Practical recommendations for #Localizing1325 📖 gnwp.org/media-wps-in... #Mediafor1325

📍Dhaka, Bangladesh 🇧🇩 In February and May 2025, GNWP🟣 in partnership with BNPS conducted two National Localization Workshops on #WomenPeaceSecurity . Held for two days each, the workshops served as a platform to enhance the localization📍 of the WPS agenda.

💙 GNWP Member Spotlight: Skadovsky Aktiv🇺🇦 When crisis hits, local heroes rise. Skadovsky Aktiv delivers humanitarian aid, CRSV trainings, and hope in Mykolaiv Oblast—supported by GNWP and WPHF. This is what feminist resilience looks like. 🔗 bit.ly/43r8cR0 Become a member: bit.ly/gnwp-members...

In Zambrano, Colombia, GNWP and ASOCOLEMAD met with teachers, public officials, survivor advocates, and members of the social and cultural sectors to delve into UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and discuss how to translate the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda into concrete local policies 🕊️

Women political leaders in #SouthSudan are driving change! 🇸🇸✨ Through peer learning, advocacy & collective action, they're shaping a more peaceful, inclusive future. 🕊️ 🔖 Read the #GNWPreports to learn how women political leaders are implementing the #WPS & #YPS agendas: gnwp.org/gnwp-reports...

In Pueblo Viejo 🇨🇴, in partnership with ASOCOLEMAD, we brought together women leaders, youth, and local authorities to identify the barriers to women’s meaningful participation in peacebuilding.

⏱️ What’s #UNSCR1325? The first UN resolution to recognize women’s essential role in peace & security. It demands women’s full, equal & meaningful participation in all peace efforts. 🎬 Learn how this resolution changed global peace frameworks — in just 1 minute! #WPSin1Minute #WomenPeaceSecurity

🌟 “When young women lead, peace follows” In Cox’s Bazar🇧🇩, YWL+ Bangladesh is building peace through literacy, theater, and advocacy 📚 1,000+ Rohingya 🚺 have gained access to education 🚫 A forced child marriage was prevented 🎭 514 refugees engaged in dialogue about women's rights #YoungWomenLead

GNWP is in South Sudan🇸🇸 In partnership w/ the National Transformational Leadership Institute (NTLI) & w/ the support of 🇨🇦 Global Affairs' Peace & Stabilization Operations Program (PSOP), we brought together 🔟 women political leaders to foster dialogue + strengthen #WPS + #YPS 🧵⬇️

🕊️ GNWP Member Spotlight: CoACT (Uganda) #UNSCR1325 isn’t just a resolution—it’s a roadmap. CoACT Uganda uses it to ensure women shape peace processes, proving that inclusion equals impact. 🔗 Visit: coact1325.org Become a member: gnwp.org/our-members/join-our-members-network/

Over 50 stakeholders from across 🇵🇬 gathered in Port Moresby in a powerful two-day national forum on #Localizing1325 📍13 WPS community bylaws 💬 🚺 -led peacebuilding success stories 🤝 Stronger collaboration for sustainable peace Together, we're advancing women’s leadership in conflict resolution

📢 Peace isn’t possible without gender equality As #SDG5 is reviewed at #HLPF2025, GNWP urges action: integrate #WPS into the #2030Agenda — and center women in peace, justice & development 🕊️ Women’s voices are fundamental to global progress 📘 Read our policy brief: gnwp.org/wps-in-susta...

1/ 🌍 “We help our country grow — and we help women at the grassroots level become part of this process.” — Dzhamilia Kaparova, Kyrgyzstan. Meet a woman peacebuilder transforming lives — one act of courage at a time. 👇 🔗 gnwp.org/women-peaceb...

From #Colombia to #Uganda, #Bangladesh to #PNG, GNWP’s #Localizing1325 strategy bridges the gap between #WPS resolutions and real-world impact: → Grassroots laws 🏘️ → Inclusive development plans 📋 → Women-led peacebuilding ✨ Dive into our mapping reports: gnwp.org/mapping-repo...

🌟 GNWP Member Spotlight: Center for Peace Education - Miriam College Education is the foundation of lasting peace. CPE-Miriam College exemplifies this by training women and youth in conflict resolution and partnering with grassroots movements across the Philippines. 🌐 Learn +: mc.edu.ph/cpe

📍Pikit, North Cotabato GNWP, in partnership w/ the Center for Peace Education–Miriam College and w/ SDC support, led 88 students & local leaders in tree planting & a seminar on #WPS + climate action in Barangay Balong to commit to concrete actions for 🚺 's leadership & the planet 🔗 bit.ly/44knc20

This #GNWPRecommends report exposes: → Why Colombia, Nepal & South Sudan struggle with meaningful participation → How local researchers are redefining solutions → What policymakers keep ignoring 📢 Read & demand better: gnwp.org/womens_participation_post-conflict #NoMoreBoxTicking #WPSAgenda

"Peace is built by women, youth, and marginalized communities." Our roundtable on intersectional peacebuilding showcase: → How Colombia weaves intersectionality into ceasefire agreements → Why DRC’s young women refuse to be sidelined (even while fleeing war) 📽️ Watch & amplify: bit.ly/4kMetMD

✊🏽 GNWP Member Spotlight: Liga Feminista 🇨🇷 Refugee women deserve more than safety—they deserve agency. Liga Feminista fights for their rights with a feminist lens, redefining what peace looks like. 🔗 Follow: www.instagram.com/ligafrefugia... Become a member: bit.ly/gnwp-members...

Sexual violence isn’t collateral damage—it’s strategy. This #EndCRSV Day: → Stand with women documenting rapes under gunfire → Amplify survivors rebuilding after genocide → Demand trials for warlords and their enablers 📢 Break the cycle #NoMoreWordsJustJustice

Climate change is a peace & security issue 🌏⚖️ Women & youth in Kenya, DRC, Georgia & more are showing how #ClimateAction fuels #Peacebuilding: → Tree-growing for resilience 🌳 → Clean-ups for safer communities ♻️ → Storytelling for change 📣 Their work proves: Sustainability = Peace

#WomenPeaceSecurity Throwback Thursday Post 🚺 ☮️ 🔑 📍Jiwaka Province, Papua New Guinea🇵🇬 “We need to create safer homes and safer communities.” 🕊️ 📷: Voice for Change

"Old but gold! ✨ This #GNWPRecommends paper proves young women+ have always been peacebuilding leaders—yet systems still fail to fully support them." Key takeaways: → #WPS + #YPS = stronger together → Local knowledge > top-down solutions 📢 Read & reshare: gnwp.org/young-women-in-the-lead

As we celebrate Eid Ul-Adha, GNWP🟣 extends its warm wishes for a blessed and peaceful holiday to all who observe. ✨May this Eid also serve as a reminder of the sacrifices and steadfast commitment of women and young women peacebuilders in advancing justice, equality, and lasting peace. #EidMubarak

🚀 GNWP Member Spotlight: Women’s Agenda 🇦🇲 From grassroots advocacy to shaping peace policies, Women’s Agenda is a cornerstone for gender equality. With GNWP’s support, they’ve grown into a registered force for change—amplifying women’s voices in peacebuilding. 🔗 Support them: womensagenda.am