Women's Peace Movement

The broad aim of this initiative is to empower women by improving their capacity to work as peacebuilders. The organisation hopes that initial work at the grassroots level in Nepal will expand to the international arena.

Description

The programme has been developed to empower women and increase their capability in using all the tools and techniques of conflict transformation and peacebuilding. It also aims to increase their awareness of women's rights. The initiative involves empowering women on their rights; developing good networks for peace from grassroots to international level; providing advocacy training to women at all levels on mediation, negotiation and facilitation skills; and capacity building with regard to active peacebuilding during the conflict and post-conflict period.

Aims / Objectives

To make a peace movement from the grassroots to the international level, led by women, for women.

Achievements / Learning Points

In several districts women are engaging in peace activities. A national women's peace conference has also been held, culminating in a declaration, which announced the development of further programmes.

Geographical Area of Operation

Mostly in Nepal's mid and far-western regions.

Funding Resources

UNIFEM.

Associated Organisations

National and Local: 4 district (Sindhuli, Gorkha, Dang and Kailali) branch organisations of IHRICON. It has networked with most of the human rights and media organisations in Nepal, Alliance Nepal, Civic Solidarity for Peace, Beyond Beijing Committee, Women Peace Network, Federation of Nepalese Journalists, Nepal Press Institute.

South Asian and International: South Asian Small Arms Network (SASA-Net), Regional Citizen Peace Commission- Regional Member Nepal, SAARC NGO women for Peace-Focal Point for Nepal, International Action Network for Small Arms (IANSA).