Farewell from the International Board: An important force for feminist peace work
Margo Okazawa-Rey stepped down from the International Board at the end of March. Our President Ruth-Gaby Vermot thanks her long-time ally for her significant support.
Margo Okazawa-Rey stepped down from the International Board at the end of March. Our President Ruth-Gaby Vermot thanks her long-time ally for her significant support.
We are delighted to welcome three committed and experienced women to our Board. Find out more...
In an article in the March issue of à propos, our director Deborah Schibler explains why the current images and narratives on the subject of "peace processes" need to become feminist.
In a graphic representation of the different stages of peace processes, we place the role of women at the centre. It shows where they exert influence to drive the peace process and prevent setbacks.
In an interview with our Ukrainian programme coordinator Olena Zinenko, she recalls the first days after the Russian attack on 24 February 2022 and talks about the path she has travelled since then. She also explains why women must be the driving force behind a "life agenda" in Ukraine.
Feminist peace work needs "safe spaces" - and we need a new office. We are looking for new office space for our growing team in Bern. Any information and tips are very welcome!
This newsletter features women from Colombia and Ukraine who are on the path to peace – even though war is still raging in Ukraine and a peace agreement has been in force in Colombia since 2016.
Unsere Präsidentin Ruth-Gaby Vermot-Mangold erinnert sich an das Engagement der verstorbenen Eva Mezger, die im Vorstand der Initiative «1000 Frauen für den Friedensnobelpreis 2005» tätig war.