Women Building Peace

Source: 
Institute of Human Rights Communication Nepal (IHRICON)
Duration: 
Tuesday, December 31, 2002 - 19:00
Countries: 
Asia
Southern Asia
Nepal
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
General Women, Peace and Security
Peace Processes
Initiative Type: 
Campaigns

The Institute of Human Rights Communication Nepal (IHRICON) has established Community Women Peace Volunteers in 5 districts of Nepal among the 75 districts. In these groups there are 5 District Peace Volunteers (DPVs), 25 Community Peace Volunteers (CPVs) and 25 Community Peace Groups (CPGs) where 25-50 women are in one group.

IHRICON has provided training to these groups on women's rights, human rights, Resolution 1325 and the impact of small arms. They are conducting an interactive program every month and publishing a newspaper on their activities and related women's issues in the village. Women are currently actively involved in highlighting these issues.

IHRICON was the first NGO to introduce Resolution 1325 in Nepal with the support of International Alert, London. IHRICON is currently implementing this program with the support of Canadian Cooperation, Nepal (CIDA).

Although the IHRICON initiative has been introduced in a highly Maoist-affected areas, since the volunteers are from among the local population, they are able to work safely.

IHRICON predicts that when women become involved in this initiative, by learning about and using Resolution 1325 and other rights-based documents, they will be able to create change within their villages.