IN RECENT YEARS
The last project we had in Colombia was the Mediation Lab 2015 which also included actors from Sweden, Turkey, Palestine, Iraq, Yemen and Libya.
The project enabled a triangular exchange of experiences where women from different contexts could share their experiences of peace mediation and peace processes.
The exchange increased knowledge about peace mediation in different contexts and strengthened the participants’ capacity to contribute to successful peace processes.
We are also part of Colombiagruppen (The Swedish Platform for Colombia) for knowledge exchange and advocacy where we contribute our expertise on women, peace and security.
PROJEcTs In COLOMBIA
2016-2017: MEDIATION LAB
The Mediation Lab was organised in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and Colombia with the aim of sharing knowledge and experiences on women’s peacebuilding from different contexts. The project enabled women peace workers from several countries to meet and work together to strengthen women’s capacity to learn from each other and work for peace.
Project: Mediation Lab
Country: Colombia, Iraq, Libya, Palestine, Sweden, Turkey, Yemen
Partner organisation: Iniciativa de Mujeres Colombianas por la Paz, KÖM Turkey, Palestinian Center for Peace and Democracy (PCPD)
Donor organisation: MUCF, Folke Bernadotte Academy
Project period: 2016 – 2017
Purpose: A triangular exchange of experiences to highlight innovative, successful mediation processes that have led to increased security and women’s participation. To identify what made these mediation processes successful and how it can be replicated in other areas and conflicts.
Target group: Women peace actors, civil society organisations, academics and local policy makers from Colombia and the MENA region
How: The project started with an inventory of mediation experiences and knowledge, through interviews and digital research. The project created a reference group of experts and decision-makers in peacemaking. As part of the project, a central mediation conference was organised for the empowerment of women as peacebrokers. The aim of this conference was to exchange experiences, knowledge and create shared learning. In each participating country, smaller conferences were held where partner organisations shared new insights and disseminated mediation skills in their context. Lessons learnt and tools from the project were disseminated digitally, including through the creation and publication of a report and a handbook on the topic. An advocacy letter was sent to, among others, the UN Security Council and the UN Member States Support Unit.
Results: Women’s and peace organisations have shared experiences and increased their knowledge of mediation in other contexts to draw lessons for their own peace work. Through the conferences, the publication of a report and a handbook on women, peace and security, knowledge has reached beyond the primary target group. Through contact with decision-makers, participants were able to influence at a higher level.
- Handbook on peace negotiation Mediation Lab – Women Pacemakers as mediators’ was created
- Report ‘Mediation and Influence Insightse’ released
- Letters of influence sent to, among others, the UN Security Council and the UN Member States Support Unit.
Publications:
Mediation Lab – Women Pacemakers as mediators (eng)
Mediation Lab – Women Pacemakers as mediators (arabic)
Mediation Lab – Women Pacemakers as mediators (español
Mediation Lab – Women Pacemakers as mediators (türkçe)
Operation 1325 & COLOMBIA
Here’s a video we’ve produced to give those of you who don’t know about Operation 1325 a little insight into who we are and what we do. We are very happy that our heroine Dr. Louise Olsson, Senior Researcher in Women, Peace and Security at the Institute for Peace Research in Oslo, is joining us with her expertise and solid knowledge!
This video has been produced with financial support from Sida through ForumCiv. Neither Sida nor ForumCiv has been involved in the production of this video and is not responsible for the content of the episodes or the opinions expressed.
PARTNER ORGANISATIONs In COLOMBIA
INCIATIVA DE MUJERES COLOMBIANAS POR LA PAZ
SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP
Information about supporting membership:
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- Supporting members is open for all individuals sharing the same values as Operation 1325.
- Supporting members does not have voting right at the general assembly.
- Supporting members pay a yearly fee of 120 SEK.
As a supporting member you will:
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- Support our work to enhance women’s rights in peace processes.
- Get access to our updates, newsletters, projects and progress.
- Receive exclusive invitations to our events, seminars and workshops where you have the opportunity to share your specific experiences.
- Feel proud, being a part of a strong community fighting for change.
Share you details below to sign up for membership:
Swish membership fee directly via QR-code below (only for individuals with a Swedish bank account). For others an invoice will be sent.
OPERATION 1325 WAS FOUNDED IN 2003 AS AN UMBRELLA ORGANISATION COMPOSED OF SWEDISH PEACE AND WOMEN'S ORGANISATIONS.
Operation 1325 operates in partnership with peace and women's organisations from across the globe to make United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security, a reality.