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Women-Centered Peacebuilding

methodology: women_centered_peacebuilding

By centering women as leaders and practitioners in peacebuilding, sustainable and equitable peace outcomes are achieved, because women’s inclusion strengthens social cohesion, addresses root causes of conflict, and produces more legitimate and durable solutions. This strategy treats women not as passive beneficiaries but as active agents of change in peace and security processes. It is distinct from general capacity-building or humanitarian aid approaches because it explicitly links gender equity with systemic peace transformation, emphasizing moral authority, relational healing, and structural inclusion. While some organizations focus on policy or sanctions, this cluster unifies those that see women’s leadership as the central mechanism for both community-level healing and global normative change.

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who runs it

Organizations running this strategy · 9

what it looks like in practice

Activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Conducting independent research on multilateralism, peacekeeping, and global governance INTERNATIONAL PEACE INSTITUTE INC
    research
    Produces research papers, policy briefs, and analytical reports on topics including UN peace operations reform, women's participation in peacekeeping, civilian protection, conflict prevention in Africa, and the Financing for Development agenda. Published 670 research papers and produced flagship publications such as the Multilateralism Index report.
  • Convening high-level policy forums and dialogues to advance peace and multilateral cooperation INTERNATIONAL PEACE INSTITUTE INC
    advocacy
    Hosts and co-hosts public policy forums, hybrid events, and regional dialogues with UN agencies, member states, and partner organizations to strengthen institutional coherence, support peacebuilding, and promote sustainable development. Convened over 4,200 events, including annual workshops and multi-day regional gatherings.
  • Providing strategic advising and capacity-building for multilateral institutions and member states INTERNATIONAL PEACE INSTITUTE INC
    capacity building
    Offers strategic guidance and facilitates knowledge exchange through workshops and dialogues aimed at strengthening inclusive multilateralism, national peacebuilding strategies, and operational effectiveness in peace operations. Programs include the Peacekeeping Observatory and annual regional dialogues in partnership with the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations.
  • Distributing care packages to healthcare workers and children Women's Federation For World Peace Inc
    direct service
    Distributed "Bags of Love" to frontline healthcare workers and donated shoeboxes containing toys, books, and cards to children in need through Operation Christmas Child.
  • Donating meals to healthcare workers Women's Federation For World Peace Inc
    direct service
    Donated 100 meals to essential healthcare workers at Hackensack University Medical Center.
  • Funding international humanitarian and education initiatives Women's Federation For World Peace Inc
    grantmaking
    Provided financial support to international humanitarian and education initiatives, including $33,000 to the Schools of Africa Project, $9,300 to the Jordan Arabic Literacy Project for refugee children, $8,355 to the Cambodia Foster Care Project, $2,573 for typhoon disaster relief in the Philippines, and $4,000 to support a medical mission trip to Haiti.
  • Providing art kits to elementary school students Women's Federation For World Peace Inc
    direct service
    Distributed 100 art kits per week to local elementary schools in Northern Virginia.
  • Supports women's participation in global peacebuilding UN Women For Peace Association Inc
    advocacy
    Advances women's roles in global peacebuilding initiatives as part of the broader mission to promote a Culture of Peace.
  • Advocacy and awareness raising through UN engagement THE FOUNDATION FOR POST CONFLICT DEVELOPMENT
    advocacy
    Maintains formal association with the United Nations Department of Global Communications since 2009, submitting annual reports and sending accredited delegations to UN Headquarters. Raises awareness on issues such as the Timorese Resistance Archive and Museum and facilitates youth participation in UN Civil Society Conferences.
  • Capacity building for midwives from conflict-affected countries THE FOUNDATION FOR POST CONFLICT DEVELOPMENT
    capacity building
    Launched the Midwife Capacity Building Project in 2018, bringing midwife candidates from Côte d'Ivoire to Monaco for advanced training in partnership with Fight Aids Monaco and the Monaco Red Cross.
  • Construction and operation of maternity clinics in post-conflict regions THE FOUNDATION FOR POST CONFLICT DEVELOPMENT
    direct service
    Designed, constructed, and supported the operation of maternity clinics in Timor-Leste and Haiti, including the Prince Rainier III Maternity Clinic in Samé (inaugurated 2008), the Princess Grace Maternity Clinic in Oecusse (completed 2012), and a maternity clinic in Saint Louis de Sud, Haiti (inaugurated 2016). The Prince Rainier III Maternity Clinic delivers care for over 60 newborns per month and reached 1,000 deliveries within just over a year of operation.
  • Development of youth centers in post-conflict countries THE FOUNDATION FOR POST CONFLICT DEVELOPMENT
    direct service
    Built and inaugurated youth centers in Timor-Leste—including the Becora Youth Center and Viqueque Youth Center—by 2010, which were later used as models for training hundreds of youth in vocational and leadership skills. These centers were funded by the United Nations Staff 1% for Development Fund and supported by local and international partners.
  • Environmental sustainability projects in Timor-Leste THE FOUNDATION FOR POST CONFLICT DEVELOPMENT
    direct service
    Implements reforestation and environmental infrastructure projects in Timor-Leste, including the Reforestation and Family Income Project in Ermera (covering over 66 hectares) and the construction of water sanitation systems. Also constructing the Sandalwood Park and Environmental Center in Lifau, Oecussi, with support from the Prince Albert II Foundation.
  • Establishment of international branches to expand post-conflict development work THE FOUNDATION FOR POST CONFLICT DEVELOPMENT
    capacity building
    Operates international branches including the Post Conflict Development Association in Monaco under the High Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II, and established a branch in Norway in 2025 following over two decades of operational experience.
  • Facilitation of cross-cultural dialogue through food-based events THE FOUNDATION FOR POST CONFLICT DEVELOPMENT
    direct service
    Hosts themed gatherings centered on food from post-conflict countries to promote cross-cultural dialogue and understanding. Also provides a structured framework based on _The Peace Cookbook_ for other organizations to replicate similar fundraising and awareness-raising events.
  • Funding implementation of clean water and essential needs projects THE FOUNDATION FOR POST CONFLICT DEVELOPMENT
    grantmaking
    Awarded funding to The Green Hub Project to provide clean water and essential needs to over 20,000 people in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
  • International field research and science training in post-conflict areas THE FOUNDATION FOR POST CONFLICT DEVELOPMENT
    research
    Supported science training and exploration through field research in Timor-Leste beginning in 2009, involving students from multiple international institutions to advance knowledge and capacity in post-conflict development contexts.
  • Leadership award program recognizing young peacebuilders and global leaders THE FOUNDATION FOR POST CONFLICT DEVELOPMENT
    direct service
    Establishes and administers the Prince Albert II of Monaco Leadership in Post Conflict Development Award, launched in 2019, to recognize diplomatic excellence and emerging leadership in peacebuilding and sustainable development among young global leaders.