Libya
- We provide trainings to develop a better understanding among both women and men of gender, peace and security issues, including women’s role in building sustainable peace
- We facilitate research and analysis to identify obstacles and incentives for women’s participation, and to better understand the interactions between gender and conflict in specific contexts
- We provide capacity development opportunities for women in areas such as peacebuilding, project design, advocacy, and human rights to enhance their skills and confidence
- We provide grants that support women-led projects, addressing their needs and priorities and improving their sense of security, including through better services and livelihood opportunities
- We provide mentoring support to local and international partners to promote decision-making practices that are more inclusive of women’s needs and perspectives
Women, peace and security
UN Security Council Resolution 1325:
- highlights the disproportionate and unique impact that armed conflict has on women
- recognises the under-valued and under-utilised contributions women make to conflict prevention, peacekeeping, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding
- promotes women’s equal and full participation as active agents in peace and security