On March 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET, the Women in Conflict Zones webinar brought together women from various war-affected regions to share their experiences and insights. Organized by World BEYOND War, Southern Anti-Racism Network, International Peace Bureau, Convention for Pan-Africanism and Progress (CPP), and CODEPINK, the event highlighted the devastating impacts of war on women and children while exploring solutions for peace and justice.
Speakers from Belarus, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gaza, Lebanon, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Korea, Sudan, and Syria shared firsthand testimonies of resilience and activism in conflict zones. The event also aligned with the second UN Decade for People of African Descent (2025-2034), emphasizing the need for targeted support for African women and children affected by war.
Speakers:
- Belarus: Olga Karatch
- Cameroon: Cyrille Rolande Bechon
- Democratic Republic of the Congo: Julie Kabukanyi
- Gaza/Palestine: Hanan Awwad
- Lebanon: Hala Kilani & Shirine Jurdi
- Mozambique: Namatama Sakabilo
- Nigeria: Zullaihat Muhammad Ohiare
- South Korea: Cho Young-mi
- Sudan: Reem Abbas
- Syria: Oula Ahmad
This webinar served as a powerful call to action, urging global solidarity in addressing the impact of war on women and fostering long-term peace.
A full description of the event and the speakers’ bios are available on the event webpage here: https://worldbeyondwar.org/womenandwar/
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