Wars and peacebuilding are often associated with men, be they soldiers, well-known heads of state, or successful mediators. However, women have always played an important role in conflicts – albeit a much less visible one. The UN Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security of 2000 recognizes the role of women and girls in the areas of conflict and peacebuilding. It also serves to promote the participation of women in the conflict prevention and peace processes. At the end of 2018, the FDFA launched Switzerland’s National Action Plan for the implementation of this resolution.
The authors of this issue will report on how they stand up for gender-sensitive peace policy, the specific needs and roles women have in conflict-ridden regions, and what the Swiss National Action Plan 1325 is all about.
I hope you enjoy reading this issue.
Amélie Lustenberger, editor of KOFF Magazine
