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Friday, December 13, 2013

the N-Peace Network

Have you heard of the N-Peace Network?  I hadn't.  Take a look:

N-Peace is a multi-country network of peace advocates in Asia seeking to advance Women, Peace & Security (WPS) issues. It supports women’s leadership for conflict prevention, resolution and peace building, and promotes the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325, and related resolutions, at regional, national and community levels.

We are active in Nepal, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, the Philippines and Afghanistan. Our members represent civil society, government, non-government organizations, academia, United Nations agencies, religious groups and the media. N-Peace’s mission is to Engage for Peace, Equality, Access, Community and Empowerment.

N-Peace was established in October 2010 by women peace advocates at a meeting held by the United Nations Development Programme Asia Pacific Regional Centre (UNDP APRC) to mark the ten-year anniversary of UNSCR 1325. Today, 800 practitioners are connected though this vibrant network.


Sounds great, right?  Take a look at their 2013 award winners.  I am sorry to say I've not heard of a single one. You?  What can you find out about these extraordinary women?


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