{"id":358,"date":"2015-02-02T17:20:52","date_gmt":"2015-02-02T21:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cpnn-world.org\/temp\/?p=358"},"modified":"2026-01-26T19:18:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T18:18:31","slug":"women-and-peace-an-incomplete-south-asian-directory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.cpnn-world.org\/?p=358","title":{"rendered":"Women and peace: an incomplete South Asian directory"},"content":{"rendered":"
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.. WOMEN’S EQUALITY ..<\/p>\n

an article by Vignesh Rajendran, Edited by Mitha Nandagopalan<\/a> <\/p>\n

This project originated in a quest to identify potential partners for peace-related projects. That quest shifted shape, but we kept the kernel of the work and expanded its scope to include all SAARC member countries.<\/p>\n

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We started with the question, \u201cWhich women\u2019s organizations work on peace?\u201d But given that feminists define peace as far more than the cessation of conflict and hostilities, the term was hardly a filter. After all, peace is also empowerment, engaged citizenship, good governance, sustainable development and a free flow of information and expression.<\/p>\n

As we identified organizations across a spectrum of activities, we began to tag them with \u2018keywords\u2019:
\n\u2022\tPeace and conflict transformation
\n\u2022\tWomen\u2019s rights and empowerment
\n\u2022\tCapacity building and community mobilization
\n\u2022\tGovernance and policy advocacy
\n\u2022\tGender, welfare, relief and sustainable development
\n\u2022\tInformation and communication<\/p>\n

The keywords are simply intended to help in our search to identify resources and partners, not to narrowly define an organization\u2019s work in any way.<\/p>\n

The directory is the product of a desk-based Internet search. It is organised into country-specific volumes and a consolidated South Asia volume.<\/p>\n

We invite you to email us with names and website addresses for organizations you think should be included. Email us at prajnyatrust@gmail.com.<\/p>\n

The Prajnya Trust is a Chennai-based non-profit engaged in research, public education and network- building in areas related to peace, justice and security. This project is located at the intersection of its two initiatives\u2014Politics, Security and Women and Education for Peace.<\/p>\n

[Editor’s Note: Interested readers will find on their website<\/a> extensive information on 175 organizations in Afghanistan (20), Bangladesh (32), Bhutan (3), India (38), Maldives (2), Nepal (29), Pakistan (28) and Sri Lanka (25)].<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Question related to this article.<\/strong><\/div>\n

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Would your organization like be included in this database? <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Press Release from Global Peacebuilders<\/p>\n

Building community capacity for peacebuilding worldwide<\/p>\n

The Global Peacebuilders project managed by Springboard Opportunities Limited is going live soon. Comprising an innovative online information-sharing portal, unique best practice catalogue and an international conference located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the Global Peacebuilders project will connect researchers, academics, practitioners and organisations working on peace and reconciliation, conflict resolution and peacebuilding worldwide, and will provide a platform for disseminating achievements and building capacity for the future. <\/p>\n

While every conflict across the world is distinct, the underlying causes are often similar, and there is much to be gained by building bridges between practitioners and sharing in the positive work and successes that have taken place. Not only within the context of the island of Ireland, but also beyond, there is a need for a positive place in which all conflict resolution and peacebuilding organisations can come together, share strategy, build momentum and increase their capacity for transforming conflict and creating the conditions for sustainable peace. <\/p>\n

The Global Peacebuilders project will help build such a platform for disseminating achievements and sharing strategies for the future. Specifically, a fully-searchable 5-language online database of individuals and organisations working in conflict resolution and peacebuilding will be developed. The database will bring together organisations from across the global north and south, and, stemming from this, a comprehensive catalogue of best practice examples in conflict resolution and peacebuilding from around the world will be produced. <\/p>\n

By building new relationships and spanning continental divides, the project will enable organisations to \u2018broaden their horizons\u2019, offering inspiration and strategic direction, and affording them a portal through which to share and incorporate innovation and best practice. By offering a solid support network for conflict resolution, reconciliation and peacebuilding, Global Peacebuilders will help organisations to learn from one another, increase confidence, build capacity and ultimately make a more effective contribution towards stable and inclusive societies across the world. <\/p>\n

Sign up and circulate<\/p>\n

If you, your organisation, or any organisation you know would be interested in joining the online database of peacebuilding and conflict resolution organisations, contributing your best practice examples, or simply learning more about the Global Peacebuilders project, contact Sarah Maitland, the Global Peacbuilders Project Coordinator on +44 (0)28 9031 5111, sarah@springboard-opps.org or www.springboard-opps.org. A spirit of inclusivity, diversity and participation is at the very heart of this project, so we would be delighted to hear from you!<\/p>\n

The Global Peacebuilders project is funded by the European Union\u2019s Peace and Reconciliation Programme 2000-2006 under Measure 5.3 Developing Cross Border Reconciliation & Understanding and managed for the Special European Union Programmes Body by the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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