As part of the “She Builds Peace” campaign, Abductees’ Mothers Association, in partnership with the global civil society network ICAN, conducted a workshop yesterday, Tuesday. The session focused on protecting women peacebuilders and analyzing their experiences within the local context.
The workshop gathered 15 female activists from the media, human rights, and political spheres in Marib province.
The agenda covered three key themes; the political and social challenges in peacebuilding, the types of threats and risks faced by women peacebuilders, and the role of the community and stakeholders in fostering a secure environment.
Discussions delved into the vital contributions of women to peacebuilding and the multifaceted obstacles they encounter. These challenges include political, social, cultural, security, digital, media, psychological, and economic risks.
Participants also emphasized the critical importance of support from the community and key stakeholders in creating a safe and enabling environment for women peacebuilders.
A highlight of the workshop was a success story presented by a human rights activist working in peacebuilding. She stressed the need to raise community awareness about women’s participation in peace processes through media campaigns. Her recommendations included; engaging community, tribal, and religious leaders to advocate for and protect women, strengthening the role of state and societal institutions in documenting violations against female activists and ensuring accountability, and establishing local national protection mechanisms specifically for activists, encompassing both legal and physical security.
