Introductory Remarks
Stefanie Küng
Chief of Staff of the Peace and Human Rights Division
Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
Inclusive Governance & Political Processes
Beyond the Table: Rethinking Women’s Meaningful Participation in Peace Processes
Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
Across peace processes globally, women remain significantly underrepresented in formal negotiations, despite strong commitments under WPS agenda. Where participation exists, it is often ad hoc or symbolic rather than meaningful. At the same time, practice increasingly shows that peace processes extend far beyond formal negotiation tables. Women influence outcomes through a range of pathways, including consultations, advisory roles, dialogue initiatives, and networks that connect local, national, and international levels. This panel challenges a narrow focus on “participation at the table” and instead explores participation as a multi-level, process-oriented approach. In a context marked by geopolitical tensions, shrinking civic space, and pushback against the WPS agenda, there is a need to identify practical and politically feasible ways to strengthen women’s influence across peace processes.
Speakers
Introductory Remarks
Introductory Remarks
Dr. Lara Scarpitta
Senior Advisor on Gender Issues and Head of the Gender Issues Programme
Video Message
Kate Fearon
Director of the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre
Speaker
Speaker
Speaker
Miara Fatima M. Mapandi
Lead Convenor; Faculty Member, Mindanao State University
Generation Peace Youth Network
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Moderator
Organizations
Main organization
Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and e...
