Geneva II talks
- Dulcie Leimbach
- • December 26, 2015

When the United Nations Security Council recently approved timelines to begin peace talks and institute a national cease-fire in Syria, the language in the resolution gave no hint of the magnitude of such undertakings, nor did the congratulatory speeches…
- Categories: Gender Violence, Middle East, Peace and Security, Security Council, Women
- Maria Butler
- • February 10, 2014

This is a difficult time for peace advocates. How can we talk about women participating at the peace table when talk has not translated into action? How can we discuss the implementation of the women, peace and security agenda,…
- Categories: WORLDVIEWS
- Dulcie Leimbach
- • December 26, 2013

The campaign to ensure women’s equal participation at the peace talks on Syria in January has become more urgent, as certain parties recognize that women are vital in rebuilding and reconciling Syrian society. Yet only a few weeks before…
- Categories: Middle East, Secretary-General, Women
- Dulcie Leimbach
- • December 5, 2013

Recognizing that women in the Middle East and North Africa must play an active role in their countries’ political processes, especially amid the regional backdrop of upheavals and conflicts, the Netherlands government is providing money for a new program,…
- Categories: Middle East, Women