The Abductees’ Mothers Association, in partnership with the International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN), held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, the second consultative meeting with stakeholders as part of the “She Builds Peace” campaign. The meeting brought together representatives from government institutions, civil society organizations, and community leaders in Ma’rib Governorate to discuss ways to develop protection mechanisms for women peacebuilders and enhance joint coordination.
The meeting included three main sessions. The first focused on developing sustainable and comprehensive protection mechanisms for women peacebuilders. The second discussed the threat map facing women activists and identified the relevant entities responsible for addressing them. The third explored opportunities for coordination and collaboration between stakeholders and women peacebuilders.
Participants discussed the major challenges currently confronting women peacebuilders, including security, economic, political, and social difficulties. They assessed the effectiveness of existing protection mechanisms and explored ways to strengthen them to ensure a safer and more stable environment.
They also addressed the main threats faced by women activists and emphasized the need for clarity in roles and responsibilities among different entities to ensure effective protection. Furthermore, they discussed existing cooperation efforts and identified coordination gaps, stressing the importance of establishing a joint mechanism for collaboration to support and safeguard women peacebuilders.
The meeting featured a short video highlighting the achievements of women peacebuilders affiliated with the Abductees’ Mothers Association, showcasing examples of their efforts in building peace despite ongoing challenges, and the community initiatives implemented by the Association in this field.
At the conclusion of the meeting, participants presented a set of key recommendations, including:
Establishing a national and local protection mechanism for women activists, covering legal, physical, and psychological safety.
Enhancing the role of official institutions in documenting violations against women activists and holding perpetrators accountable.
Strengthening coordination between women peacebuilders and stakeholders through a clear and sustained partnership framework.
Raising public awareness on the importance of women’s participation in peacebuilding through media and advocacy campaigns.
Involving community, religious, and tribal leaders in supporting, empowering, and protecting women peacebuilders.
Regularly monitoring threats and updating risk maps to ensure timely and effective response.
Expanding training and capacity-building programs for women activists, particularly in digital, legal, and political protection.
Participants concluded by emphasizing the importance of continuing such consultative meetings to foster dialogue, unify efforts, and ensure that women peacebuilders are protected and empowered to play their crucial role in building a more stable and just future.
