This is my last blog for Operation 1325. Due to the worsening economic situation, it is time for me to say goodbye...
Thank you and good bye
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The concrete consequences of the Swedish foreign aid politics
In recent months, there has been plentiful reports written on the rapid and abrupt changes in Swedish aid policy and...
What’s the deal with the development aid to Palestine?
March has been a roller coaster ride for us and our partners in Palestine. The month began with a continuation of the...
What is happening to the Swedish Civil Society?
February has been a time for changes for Swedish aid, changes that civil society must relate to. First came the new...
From doubt to hope: A reflection on my internship at Operation 1325
When I started my internship this autumn, I had no idea what I was going to be thrown into or what I would come to...
A recap of 2023
It is now one year since I was entrusted with the role as Director at Operation 1325. It was a turbulent start with...
Women’s Resilience and Strength in Sudan: An Invisible Crisis Calling for Attention
Eight months has passed since two rival generals dashed hopes for a return to civilian rule in Sudan and plunged the...
The decline of democracy and our collective responsibility to maintain it
The International IDEA recently released its annual report on the state of democracy in the world, “The Global State...
Passion alone can never replace experience
Autumn is the time of the year when we start planning more concretely for next year's specific activities to reach our...
In a changing world… women cannot be made invisible!
The government is working on a reform agenda for Swedish aid and emphasizes the increased level of conflict in the...
Digital violence silences women’s voices and robs them of the opportunities that digitalisation provides
One part of Operation 1325’s activities is to strengthen women’s voices in peace processes. Which we are doing...
Intern: Tasks, Experiences, and Challenges
Ten weeks into my internship, I am grateful for having contributed to and gained new experiences and knowledge. No days have been the same, and my to-do list has never come close to being empty. With that said, I would like to thank Anette, for her always positive “it will work out” attitude, and her excellent guidance.
Appeal Sudan – Join us you too !
This fall, it’s 20 years since the first initiatives were taken, in Sweden, to form a network working towards the...
A visit to Palestine
In beginning of March, we visited our partner organization Palestinian Centre for Peace and Democracy (PCPD) in...
Reflecting on 2022
The beginning of the year is often a time for reflection due to the administrative closure of the previous year. I...
New Director – Anette Uddqvist
I have been entrusted with the role of Director of Operation 1325. A trust that I take very seriously and plan to...
How to Break a Cycle of War By Peaceful Means
“Non-violence is a powerful and just weapon, which cuts without wounding and ennobles the man who wields it. It is a...
Longing for Peace and Justice
When those closest to us suffer from injustice or are being threatened, it hurts. It forces us to action and...
The Super Autumn of 2015
This season of 2015 has been called the ’super autumn’ because of the many historical international events. This...
An inspiring meeting in Amman
Last week, our network of women and peace organizations in the MENA region, which has met annually for several years,...
Our agenda 2015
Welcome to 2015 with Operation 1325. This year is historic on many levels. In Sweden we are excited about the strong...
From policy to action
02/10/2013 What is needed in terms of living a healthy, safe and dignified life? Is it a job and a stable economy? Or...
Resolution 1325 affects all of us
12/09/2013 Operation 1325, what does it mean? The most frequent question I have got since I received the exciting news...
Sustainable Growth is Always Mutual
I have heard it said, many times, that we should “place ourselves in the shoes of someone else” to understand others...
A flame of hope burns on
27/01/2013 "The Arab Spring" is a term that has been used extensively in the media in recent years. That it would only...
Message of hope, words of caution, cries of protest
From Moldova, Albania, Colombia, Nicaragua, Palestine, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Somalia and Sweden,...