ONLINE DIALOGUE/BLOG: The Women of the Syria Peace Talks

In the lead-up to the Geneva II negotiations, Syrian activists, local and international organizations, the UN, and various foreign governments made a clear demand: Women must be at the table. During the first round of talks in late January, both the regime and opposition delegations heeded that call, to differing extents. Below, we've documented what we know so far about women's formal roles in the Syria peace talks.

This is a promising step forward, but we still say: More women must be meaningfully involved in the negotiations. To ensure women's unique perspectives and needs are a core part of the discussions, all of the parties—including the UN in their role as mediator—must ensure representatives of diverse constituencies from inside Syria are consulted and engaged throughout the entire process. (We've written extensively about models for doing so.)

Note: This list will be in flux as the negotiations continue and the parties adapt to changing circumstances and needs. We'll post new profiles as delegates are added or made public, so check back here for updates.

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