Women’s movements are critical in driving transformative change and preventing conflict. They are made up of frontline defenders; experts of their communities; prevention actors; and deliver critical services at times of crisis and conflict. Recent cuts in funding globally are likely to further reduce the limited resources for movements. This briefing, resulting from conversations with women peacebuilders from Northern Ireland, Colombia and Iraq, outlines why feminist movements and organisations are critical actors in addressing structural gender inequality, and how to resource and support their life saving work.

This briefing was produced in collaboration with the Northern Ireland Women’s Platform, which is a member of GAPS. The briefing is available with an Annex, providing further detail and analysis specific to the Northern Ireland context. Please find the extended briefing here.