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She Stands for Peace

She Stands for Peace is a podcast series that explores the state of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Africa, through a series of dialogues with key actors. From policymakers, to donors, and grassroots peacebuilders, host, Dr Yemisi Akinbobola, takes deep-dive to unpack the various insights and lived experiences of guests to explore the central question; '20 years after UNSCR 1325 was passed, how far have we come". The interviews are insightful and inspiring in equal measures

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Episode Forty-Three: Young Women and Peacebuilding

Nov 16, 2024

In our latest podcast episode, we delve into the inspiring world of young women peacebuilders in Africa. Discover how these remarkable individuals foster intergenerational dialogue and co-leadership to promote good governance, peace, security, and development across the continent. Join us as we explore the African...

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Episode Forty-Two: Promoting women’s participation in negotiating peace

Nov 16, 2024

In this episode of She Stands for Peace, we turn our attention to peace agreements, asking how we can meaningfully promote women's inclusion and address the barriers faced by women and local civil society in peace negotiations. Despite a reported decline in women's participation in UN-led peace processes from 23% in...

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