Women's Campaign International's IACM PowerPoint presentation on "The Connection between the Inclusion of Women and Sustainable Peace through the Lens of Theory, Policy, and Practice"

1. The Connection between the Inclusion of Women and Sustainable Peace through the Lens of Theory, Policy, and Practice Istanbul, July 4th,2011 Presented by Kerri Kennedy and Deborah Cai

2. The Link Between Women’s Leadership & Peace “Equality in decision-making is essential to the empowerment of women and development.” - Beijing Platform for Action WCI’s program experience in over 22 countries demonstrates a strong link between the presence of women in decision-making processes and the assurance of long-term peace in post-conflict societies.

3. Who We Are Working in emerging democracies and post-conflict regions around the world, Women’s Campaign International advances opportunities for women to actively participate in public advocacy, market and political processes. In providing the requisite skills, knowledge and culturally-sensitive support, we develop leaders who transform the lives of everyone they serve.

4. Peace Building & Conflict Mitigation Women are systematically underrepresented in peacekeeping operations Women constitute:

6. Build capacity of local organizations to mobilize, envision and enact change

7. Promote the use of conflict mitigation and transformation techniques by existing leaders

9. Peace Building & Conflict Mitigation WCI in Practice WCI provides resources and technical support to programs like those of NAWOCOL, which foster community peace:

11. Lack transportation and thus access to markets, government services, and raw materials

12. Low rates of numeracy and literacy

13. Post conflict aid is often directed at ex-combatants, systematically excluding women from essential resources and services and making them less competitive in the market“Women’s economic security is linked with peace building in that equitable sharing of wealth can strengthen the sense of a common future and prevent renewed violence, especially in an internal conflict."

15. Basic business and budgeting skills for women entrepreneurs

16. Provision of value added agriculture tools, and in organizational development and management trainings for agricultural collectives

19. Lower rates of voting and voter registration than men

20. Higher incidence of voter intimidation

22. Mechanisms for collective action

23. Community mobilization and leadership

26. In elected office, women often face pressure to adhere to the party line instead of pursuing policies that help women

27. Suffer from misperceptions that female representatives are less qualified for their positions

28. Excluded from top ministerial positions where many important decisions regarding peace and security are made

29. Candidates and elected officials often suffer stigmatization by family and community

31. Train existing men and women leaders to be effective elected officials, to maintain strong constituent relations and to communicate and collaborate with their peers

32. Develop nation-wide media campaigns on the benefits of female leaders

35. Female participation is often hindered by negative public opinion of women’s ability to enforce and evaluate the law, low pay, and a lack of support from family members

37. Provide trainings on skill building and support in leadership, advocacy, negotiations, and communications

40. Educate community members of all ages about GBV, prevention methods, and ways to respond to violence against oneself and one’s fellow citizens

41. Address the holistic nature of GBV

42. Promote women’s representation in decision-making and implementing bodies

44. Provided sensitization workshops for male spouses/partners of women survivors

46. Contact Us www.womenscampaigninternational.org info@womenscampaigninternational.org Telephone: (215) 387-2601 Fax: (215) 387-2604 Empowering Women to Transform Communities