25 years after UNSCR 1325, we asked women in conflict-affected regions to reflect on progress made and persistent gaps. As civic space shrinks, women keep pushing its promise into practice – leading peacebuilding, protection and resilience. Read more: https://t.co/Hg0R25dAjn
In recent years, the UN counter-terrorism architecture has grown like no other part of the UN system – often at the expense of peacebuilding, human rights and civic space. Our new @war_pod looks at this, and how civil society can push for accountability. https://t.co/5gMvtCgsbu
On this #InternationalPeaceDay, we are reminded that peace is not passive. It is resistance, action & hope.
As one of our partners said, “Peace is achieved when people's needs are met: health, education, clean water, aid, livelihood, shelter & services.”
https://t.co/V8TWa8R39o
Saferworld, alongside other organisations, has signed a joint letter responding to the UN Commission of Inquiry finding of #genocideinGaza and UK position on genocide.
Read the full letter: https://t.co/MniYxML5pz
#Yntymak week is now underway in Osh, #Kyrgyzstan, bringing together civil society, gov’t reps & youth activists to mark #PeaceDay. Saferworld is taking part in discussions on youth-led peace in border regions, working with partners to strengthen #peacebuilding.
Gender Action for Peace and Security (GAPS) was delighted to bring together UK civil society leaders with HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh for an engaging discussion on advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda @RoyalFamily
📢Our August Research Update is out!
Including a CSRF publication on local perspectives on conservation, and external pieces on traditional justice and mediation, health crisis, and SGBV and migration in #SouthSudan.
Check it out: https://t.co/67jUCjSnYK
@swisspeace@Saferworld
Across Nigeria, South Sudan and Yemen, women’s rights organisations are demonstrating how flexible funding empowers bold, community-led peacebuilding.
Read our new paper: https://t.co/DGNPSYWTdf
#ResourcingChange#WPS#Peacebuilding
In case you missed it last month, please give a listen to @Saferworld's latest podcast on the UK's recent National Security Strategy and SDR, featuring our Coordinator @RJ_Reeve and @GAPS_Network director @aasmaeva1.
Women's rights organisations can make transformative impact when given space and flexible funding, enabling them advance peace, rights and justice in their communities.
Read our new paper: https://t.co/DGNPSYWTdf
@WomenforWomen@WILPF#ResourcingChange#WPS#WomenPeacebuilders
1/ Great side event earlier with @Saferworld@UNIDIR & @recsasec on how the #ArmsTradeTreaty can help #EastAfrica states address the impact of illicit arms
Mwachofi Singo @sricKenya highlighted that the ATT can enable cross-border cooperation on security challenges in the region
How could joining the #ArmsTradeTreaty help states in #EastAfrica prevent or reduce the negative impacts of illicit arms proliferation?
Read our latest @ATTExpertGroup briefing ‘Conflict, illicit arms and the ATT in East Africa’ to find out: https://t.co/KbrlkAmebD
🚨Happening in 1 hour!
Join us to explore how the #ArmsTradeTreaty could help states in #EastAfrica address illicit arms proliferation, with @Saferworld, @UNIDIR and @recsasec
⏰ 13:15-14:45 CEST
📍 Room B (Ground Floor), CICG, Geneva
https://t.co/siqQxAGS1N
📢OUT TODAY: How could joining the #ArmsTradeTreaty help states in #EastAfrica prevent or reduce the negative impacts of illicit arms proliferation?
Read our latest briefing ‘Conflict, illicit arms and the ATT in East Africa’ to find out... https://t.co/sYjXj835sz
This #WorldHumanitarianDay, the call for solidarity has never been more urgent. Saferworld’s Natalia Chan explores how humanitarian action can be more conflict-sensitive, locally led & rooted in peacebuilding.
Read more: https://t.co/L0vAGlM0Bd #ActForHumanity
We join with over 100 other to orgs call for an end to #Israel’s weaponisation of aid and demand urgent change. Since March, lifesaving food & medicine have been blocked from #Gaza. New INGO rules could silence advocacy & censor humanitarian reporting.
🔗 https://t.co/rb7jDZrcYn
Youth-led #peacebuilding initiatives are tackling the root causes of conflict & building trust for lasting peace. From @YWBODYemen 🇾🇪 to @PokotYouthBunge 🇰🇪 to Peace Initiatives 🇰🇬, young people are turning the #YouthPeaceSecurity agenda into real change. https://t.co/JDJWklfDoa
🎙️New #Warpod Episode Alert!
What kind of security future is the UK preparing for?
We speak to @GAPSnetwork & @RethinkSecabout the UK’s new defence + security strategies — and what they might be missing.
Listen now ▶️ https://t.co/NOQcjsFRG1
#SecurityPolicy #Peacebuilding #UKForeignPolicy
As part of enhancing the sustainability of IMARA programme, we are working with the community using a design thinking approach to explore solutions that avoid maladaptation.
Partners: @WorldVisionKE, @MConservancies, @Saferworld & @NRT_Kenya
This #InternationalYouthDay: We are celebrating young peacebuilders who are preventing conflict and building community resilience through collaboration and grassroots action. Here’s why their leadership matters now more than ever: https://t.co/CvwTxT4cMG #IYD2025