Including women in peacebuilding
can greatly reduce violent conflict and increase the likelihood of
long-term conflict resolution — but gender discrimination prevents many
women from participating.

[ [link removed] ]We’re nearly halfway to our 5,000-signature goal, will you join the
people who have already signed our petition calling on Congress to advance
gender equality in peacebuilding efforts?


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The Women, Peace, and Security agenda recognizes the critically important
role women play in preventing and reconciling violent conflict. But
Congress must provide leadership for this agenda to be fully realized.
[ [link removed] ]Tell your representatives to ensure gender equality is integrated into
all peacebuilding policies by taking action now ▸

—The Mercy Corps team

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From: Mercy Corps <[email protected]>
Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 9:09 AM
Subject: Take action for women and girls in conflict zones

[ [link removed] ]Mercy Corps

Did you know that research shows when
women are included in peacebuilding efforts the results are more
successful and longer lasting?

Yet, women comprised only 13% of negotiators in major peace processes
between 1992-2019 — and only 6% of signatories. The extreme level of
gender inequality is unacceptable.

That’s why I am reaching out to you today to take action to ensure women
are included in all peacebuilding policies and processes.

[ [link removed] ]Will you be one of 5,000 people to sign our petition calling on U.S.
Congress to support the Women, Peace, and Security agenda and build a
safer world for us all?


[ [link removed] ]Add your name now [ [link removed] ]▸


[ [link removed] ][IMG]
A woman speaks during a dialogue session in a rural region of Uganda
marked by ethnic tension and conflict over natural resources that drive
cattle raids and violence.


When women are left out of peacebuilding processes, they are often at
greater risk of gender-based violence, conflict-related sexual assault,
intimate partner violence, and forced or early marriage.

When women are included in peacebuilding processes, they bring distinct
perspectives and solutions to the table. They provide greater access to
their communities, and their influence can encourage peaceful
reconciliation.

Your
action today can help a more peaceful tomorrow take root.

[ [link removed] ]Please take action today urging Congress to support increasing the
number of women in conflict prevention, mediation, and resolution efforts
by signing our petition now ▸

Sincerely,

Laura Strawmyer
Senior Policy Advisor – Conflict, Peacebuilding & Good Governance
Mercy Corps

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