Peace processes need a feminist vision! Published: 24 March 2021 Background Much has been achieved at international level in the critical field of women, peace and security in recent years. Yet women are still woefully underrepresented in the Afghan peace process. The basic rights for which they fought so hard are at stake in the country’s internal negotiations with the Taliban. By Anna Schwarz and Sarah Weiß
2020 Civil Society Roadmap on Women, Peace and Security Published: 14 July 2020 Roadmap The 2020 Civil Society Roadmap on Women, Peace and Security outlines key priorities and recommendations to the UN, Security Council and Member States in 2020 and beyond. EN pdf
Women, Security and Israeli Politics – Going Backwards Published: 3 April 2019 The number of women in the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, reached a record high last year, but even then they accounted for only 30% of all Knesset Members (34 out of the 120 Knesset members). However, it is already projected that following the elections the number of women Members of Knesset will be even lower. By Anat Saragusti
Kenya’s LGBTQ #Repeal162 case ruling postponed Published: 15 February 2019 Article Article 27.4 of the Kenyan constitution states "The state shall not discriminate directly or indirectly against any person on any ground, including race, sex, pregnancy, marital status, health status, ethnic or social origin, colour, age, disability, religion, conscience, belief, culture, dress, language or birth." However, the state and the citizens of Kenya have engaged in the systematic discrimination, stigma and violence against LGBTIQ persons in Kenya.
