Archive for the ‘Peace Pacifism’ Category
A women’s peace delegation – led by Nobel Peace Laureate Jody Williams – wrapped up a seven-day tour of Israel and the Palestinian Occupied Territories. The delegation of 10 women – mostly American – traveled to Jerusalem, Ramallah, Hebron, Haifa and Nazareth, and met with women peacebuilders, as well as the Israeli military, members of [...]
Coalition of women’s groups calls on PM Netanyahu to name a woman to peace talks team; the appeal comes weeks after High Court criticized Turkel Committee’s failure to include a female. Weeks after High Court judges harshly criticized the Turkel Committee’s failure to include a woman, a coalition of 14 women’s groups appealed to the [...]
As the U.N. investigates new allegations of sexual abuse by peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, most troop contributing countries continue to evade accounting for how they handle disciplinary actions. A senior U.N. official who asked for anonymity told IPS, “Although there have been statistical reductions in the number of allegations, sexual abuse involving [...]
* Women not adequately represented at peace jirga * Concerns that women’s rights will be compromised * Women given “symbolic” role to lure Taliban As Afghanistan’s most powerful men arrived in Kabul for a major conference aimed at starting a peace process with the Taliban, many women are worried the event could lead to a [...]
A five-year campaign to boost the number of UN female peacekeepers is progressing steadily in police units, but “seems to be stuck” at a miniscule percentage in military contingents, Lt-Col Alejandro Alvarez of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), told IRIN. The UN Secretariat has repeatedly emphasized the proven benefits of having more female [...]
1. CWP Opens a New Activity Center in Tel-Aviv-Jaffa After nearly a decade of activity, CWP is finally opening an office and activity center. The new center is located on Yad Harutzim Street, in South-Central Tel-Aviv, and will be open within the next few weeks. We hope that this center will become a home for [...]
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate and green advocate Wangari Maathai became a United Nations Messenger of Peace with a special focus on the environment and climate change, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced last week. Ms. Maathai of Kenya was inducted as a Messenger of Peace at a ceremony in Copenhagen, where the UN climate change conference [...]
Women peace activists alone share hope for peace In a joint conference with Itach – Women Lawyers for Social Justice, the International Women’s Commission (IWC) presents a report that provides worrisome insights into Israeli women’s positions on peace and the Israeli – Palestinian conflict. “Women Confronting Peace – Voices from Israel” is the result of [...]
The UN Security Council unanimously approved a resolution last week urging all countries to increase the ranks of women with a seat at the table when negotiations take place to resolve conflicts and start building peace. Nine years after the adoption of a landmark U.N. resolution calling for women be included in decision-making positions at [...]
Mothers for Peace in Iran (http://www.motherspeace.blogfa.com) are a group of women who came together to share their solidarity and belief in peace and harmony in the world and dialogue and understanding rather than violence and war. Today, Sunday, they demonstrated in front of the Palestinian embassy in Tehran. The ladies were shouting “peace-peace, one two [...]
First ladies from Muslim countries Saturday condemned the Israeli offensive on Gaza and called on the international community to end the suffering of women and children there in an Istanbul meeting organized by Turkish prime minister’s wife. Jordan’s Queen Rania, Syria’s Asma Assad, Qatar’s Sheikha Mozah and Lebanon’s Wafaa Sleiman joined the Turkish prime minister’s [...]
In the political dialog regarding Gaza as is so often the case in war and violent conflict, the voices of women who stand in opposition to the reign of terror that is taking place are being all but silenced by both the media and governmental bodies. Despite mandates such as United Nations Security Council Resolution [...]
Statement of Isis International on the ongoing conflict in Gaza – 8 January 2009 Isis International joins our sisters in Palestine and Israel and around the world in demanding an immediate cessation of hostilities and destruction in Gaza, and the reopening of Gaza to facilitate the flow of much needed humanitarian aid. We extend our [...]
A diverse group of Jewish Canadian women are currently (7 Jan) occupying the Israeli consulate at 180 Bloor Street West in Toronto. This action is in protest against the on-going Israeli assault on the people of Gaza. The group is carrying out this occupation in solidarity with the 1.5 million people of Gaza and to [...]
We, the members of the Women’s International League for Peace Freedom, are horrified at Israel’s bombing of Gaza. We join with millions around the world in protests and call for an immediate cease fire. We are profoundly distressed, knowing that the continuous bombardment will lead to further civilian deaths and suffering, and this massive escalation [...]
We women’s organizations from a broad spectrum of political views demand an end to the bombing and other tools of death, and call for the immediate start of deliberations to talk peace and not make war. The dance of death and destruction must come to an end. We demand that war no longer be an [...]
Press Release – 28 December 2008 The International Women’s Commission (IWC) for a Just and Sustainable Palestinian-Israeli Peace demands an immediate cessation of the aggression by the Israeli military forces in Gaza, which has already cost hundreds of lives. This slaughter can only further fuel the conflict and quash any remaining hope for peace between [...]
Today, 10 December 2008, marks the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly. The UDHR is a major achievement of the United Nations, setting a common human rights standard for all nations and peoples. Its legally binding International Covenant on Civil and Political [...]
In an unusual move, Judge Anne Gowora said they should hunt for campaigner Jestina Mukoko in all places of detention where they have jurisdiction. Police deny holding Ms Mukoko, director of the Zimbabwe Peace Project, who disappeared last Wednesday. The opposition leader said he held President Mugabe responsible for her. Speaking from neighbouring Botswana, the [...]
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Is it time for feminist resistance rather than arguing for women’s participation in peace processes?
12 May 2010 in Feminism, Opinion Comment, Peace Pacifism, War Conflict, Women's Group
Implementing SCR 1325: lessons from Israel. The attempt to implement Security Council Resolution 1325 after the failure of the Oslo Peace Process revealed a paralysed women’s movement in Israel. Does the incorporation of women in formal peace processes pose a threat to the possible achievements of women’s grassroots peace organizations in the transition from conflict [...]