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European Institute of Peace (EIP) @eurpeace.bsky.social · 7d

Barrier 5 to women's participation in peace processes: Inadequate financial and weak political investment.

SOLUTION: A radical reparative approach with quality, flexible, equitable core funding to feminist organisations.

Read the full research here: bit.ly/46qhsVD
#WPS #UNSCR1325

European Institute of Peace (EIP) @eurpeace.bsky.social · 10d

Barrier 4 to women's participation in peace processes: Incrementalism, exclusion & marginalisation.

SOLUTION: Gender quotas to remedy historical disadvantage. Mixed mediation teams + quotas in peace processes. Women in formal and substantive roles.

Read our research: bit.ly/46qhsVD
#WPS #UNSCR1325

European Institute of Peace (EIP) @eurpeace.bsky.social · 13d

📢 The Institute is looking for a Senior Programme Manager for European Affairs within the Engagement, Dialogue and Process Design (EDP) unit.

Apply before 19 October: vacancies.eip.org/jobs/detail/...

European Institute of Peace (EIP) @eurpeace.bsky.social · 14d

Barrier 3 to women's participation in peace processes: Narrow, hierarchical and siloed efforts.

SOLUTION: Integrate Feminist Foreign Policy initiatives both vertically (across ministries) and horizontally (local to regional levels).

Full research here: bit.ly/46qhsVD

#WPS #UNSCR1325

European Institute of Peace (EIP) @eurpeace.bsky.social · 17d

Barrier 2 to women's participation in peace processes: Threats to their safety and ongoing trauma.

SOLUTION: Gender-responsive security and culturally appropriate mental health support. Invest in feminist, civilian-led protection approaches.

Read the full research: bit.ly/46qhsVD
#WPS #UNSCR1325

European Institute of Peace (EIP) @eurpeace.bsky.social · 21d

The first barrier we identified in our new report about #WPS is patriarchal power blocking women's participation in peace processes.

SOLUTION: Men stepping up in solidarity - not just allies. This requires shifting mindsets and power structures.

Full report: bit.ly/46qhsVD

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European Institute of Peace (EIP) @eurpeace.bsky.social · 22d

في أغسطس، عقد المعهد الحوار الأول حول صنع السلام المناخي والبيئي في اليمن، حيث جمع ممثلي الحكومة بما في ذلك المجلس الانتقالي الجنوبي، لبناء رؤية مشتركة وتحديد الحلول لمعالجة ندرة المياه وتحقيق المصالحة.
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من الندرة إلى التعاون: المياه كمدخل للسلام في اليمن

في مطلع أغسطس، عقد برنامج صنع السلام المناخي والبيئي التابع للمعهد الأوروبي للسلام اجتماعًا ضمّ جهات […]

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European Institute of Peace (EIP) @eurpeace.bsky.social · 22d

In August, the Institute held the 1st dialogue on Climate and Environmental Peacemaking in Yemen, convening government representatives, including the STC, to build a shared vision and identify solutions to address water scarcity and achieve reconciliation: www.eip.org/from-scarcit...

From scarcity to cooperation: Water as an entry point for peace in Yemen

In August, the Institute’s Climate and Environmental Peacemaking Programme convened various parties from the relevant authorities […]

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Michael Keating @eipkeating.bsky.social · 24d

This is a significant piece of work. Lessons learned including from local actors re barriers to and practical recommendations for meaningful participation by women in peace & conflict resolution. Timely too, given the reduced space & funding for inclusive approaches #WPS #UNSCR1325

European Institute of Peace (EIP) @eurpeace.bsky.social · 24d

NEW REPORT: "Status Quo or Bold Adaptation? Reclaiming the Women, Peace and Security Agenda"

As political space for gender equality narrows, we need a critical rethinking and revitalisation of the core principles of WPS.

Full report here: bit.ly/46qhsVD
#WPS #UNSCR1325

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European Institute of Peace (EIP) @eurpeace.bsky.social · 24d

NEW REPORT: "Status Quo or Bold Adaptation? Reclaiming the Women, Peace and Security Agenda"

As political space for gender equality narrows, we need a critical rethinking and revitalisation of the core principles of WPS.

Full report here: bit.ly/46qhsVD
#WPS #UNSCR1325

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Wim Zwijnenburg @wammezz.bsky.social · 27d

We're very grateful to @eurpeace.bsky.social team of experts in Brussels and in #Yemen that conducted the interviews and analysis and layout, with amazing remote sensing work by our @paxvoorvrede.nl colleagues Marie Schellens, Job Segers, review and policy work by Christina Parandii

From Waste To Resolution - PAX

Assessing the impact of Armed Conflict on the Solid Waste Sector in Yemen

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European Institute of Peace (EIP) @eurpeace.bsky.social · 29d

📣NEW REPORT | Our new joint report with @paxforpeace.nl analyses the solid waste management crisis in Yemen and its impact on society, security, and the environment.
Check it out here: bit.ly/4peUrxl

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European Institute of Peace (EIP) @eurpeace.bsky.social · 29d

HAPPENING NOW: our joint report with @paxforpeace.nl on Yemen’s waste management crisis will be presented in a webinar co-hosted by @enpax.bsky.social.

Watch it here: bit.ly/3UYoT10

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European Institute of Peace (EIP) @eurpeace.bsky.social · Sep 5

Our joint report with @paxforpeace.nl about the impact of armed conflict on the solid waste sector in Yemen will be presented in a webinar co-hosted by @enpax.bsky.social next week!

Wednesday, 10 September, 15:00-16:30 CEST
Info and registration: bit.ly/47kv9aR

European Institute of Peace (EIP) @eurpeace.bsky.social · Sep 4

COMING SOON: the European Institute of Peace releases a new report on the future of the Women, Peace and Security agenda.
Our research in Myanmar, Ethiopia and Sudan identifies persistent barriers and charts a path toward a genuine transformation of WPS.
Stay tuned. #WPS #UNSCR1325

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Wim Zwijnenburg @wammezz.bsky.social · Sep 2

How has the war in #Yemen excerbated the solid waste crisis, what are the environment and health risks and how to ensure this is incorporated into peacebuilding? These questions are addressed in our new collaborative report with @eurpeace.bsky.social out next week.
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European Institute of Peace (EIP) @eurpeace.bsky.social · Sep 2

📣Join the Institute and @paxforpeace.nl for the launch of our joint report "From waste to resolution: Assessing the impact of armed conflict on the solid waste sector in Yemen," which analyses Yemen’s waste management crisis.
Wednesday, 10 September - 15:00-16:30 CEST
Register here: bit.ly/47kv9aR

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European Institute of Peace (EIP) @eurpeace.bsky.social · Aug 8

The Institute is looking for a Research Analyst to support our programmatic work in Yemen within the Peace Practice and Innovation unit.

📢 Apply before 24 August: bit.ly/3JmT7bg

European Institute of Peace (EIP) @eurpeace.bsky.social · Jul 24

En junio, Luis Alfonso Escobar, Gobernador de Nariño, se reunió con instituciones vascas y de la UE para presentar los avances y recabar apoyo a los esfuerzos de paz y transformación territorial del departamento, estratégicos para Colombia y América Latina: www.eip.org/la-importanc...

La importancia de Nariño, y Colombia, para Europa

Este artículo también está disponible en inglés/This article is also available in English. Durante décadas, Nariño […]

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European Institute of Peace (EIP) @eurpeace.bsky.social · Jul 24

In June, Luis Alfonso Escobar Jaramillo, Governor of Nariño, met with Basque and EU institutions to present the results of and gather support for the department's innovative peace and territorial transformation efforts, strategic for both Colombia and Latin America: www.eip.org/why-narino-a...

Why Nariño – and Colombia – matter for Europe

This article is also available in Spanish/Este artículo también está disponible en español. For decades, Nariño […]

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European Institute of Peace (EIP) @eurpeace.bsky.social · Jul 15

عقد المعهد الأوروبي للسلام في الفترة من 5 إلى 7 يوليو/تموز الاجتماع الرابع لعملية الحوار الجنوبي اليمني في عمان، الأردن. طالعوا أهم النتائج والتوصيات التي خرج بها المشاركون: www.eip.org/arsouthern-d...

عملية الحوار في جنوب اليمن ملخص الميسر

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European Institute of Peace (EIP) @eurpeace.bsky.social · Jul 15

On 5-7 July, the European Institute of Peace held the fourth convening of the Yemen Southern Dialogue Process in Amman, Jordan. Read the main takeaways and recommendations from participants: www.eip.org/southern-dia...

Southern Dialogue Process in Yemen – Facilitator’s Summary

This document was produced as part of an ongoing dialogue project facilitated by the European Institute […]

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European Institute of Peace (EIP) @eurpeace.bsky.social · Jul 14

Last month the Institute hosted the event ‘A European Conversation on Syria’, together with @belgiummfa.bsky.social, bringing together senior representatives from the EU and several European States to explore how European actors can contribute to stability and peace in the country: bit.ly/44MtJmD

Event Report – A European Conversation on Syria

On 26 June 2025, The Institute hosted the event ‘A European Conversation on Syria’ in Brussels, […]

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European Institute of Peace (EIP) @eurpeace.bsky.social · Jul 9

We are looking for a Brussels-based Programme Officer to work on our project in Somalia!

If you have:
🔄 Project coordination experience
🕊️ Background on programming in conflict-affected countries
🌍 Expertise in environmental peacemaking

🗓 Apply here before 3 August: bit.ly/460rPRr

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European Institute of Peace (EIP) @eurpeace.bsky.social · Jul 4

We are hiring! The Institute is looking for an Environmental Peacemaking Advisor (Service provider) to support the Peace Practice and Innovation unit.

📢 Apply before 20 July: bit.ly/4lw0tHs