In Memoriam of Maria Victoria “Mavic” Cabrera-Balleza, CEO and Founder of GNWP

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As a pioneering force in #Localizing1325, her legacy is immeasurable. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Rest in peace, Mavic. Your work endures.

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From policy to people 💬➡️🏘️

GNWP🟣, together with Bangladesh Nari Progati Sangha & with the support of @globalaffairs.canada.ca, is #Localizing1325 in communities across 🇧🇩, ensuring national commitments reflect local realities & lead to tangible action for women

🔗 Read more 👉 gnwp.org/localizing-1...

The Global Conference on Centering #WPS in the #TripleNexus is officially over 🎉

Over 2 days, we dove deep into:
💰 Financing for #GenderEquality
🛡️ CSOs' resilience in shrinking civic spaces
📍 #Localizing1325 in 🇬🇪🇺🇬🇲🇩 for the Triple Nexus
🌍 #ClimateSecurity & #PeaceTech's role in peacebuilding

📣 #Localizing1325 in Lebanon🇱🇧 strengthened participants’ capacity to apply gender-sensitive approaches in peacebuilding.

Next, the LSC will hold community consultations and follow-up meetings to monitor progress on the LAP 📜.

🙏 Thank you @globalaffairs.canada.ca for the support

GNWP is in Lebanon 🇱🇧!

In partnership with Permanent Peace Movement and supported by @globalaffairs.canada.ca, GNWP🟣 led a #Localizing1325 workshop across 5️⃣ Beirut communities, Qmatieh, Kayfoun, Baisour, Majdlaya & West Aley, to advance women-led peace 🕊️ and security.

🧵 Check out the highlights 👇

At the #25YearsOf1325 Department of Peace Operations Event, Natia Kostava, GNWP's🟣 Sr. Program Officer for CAEESC, highlighted #Localizing1325 in strengthening partnerships🤝 bet. UN Peacekeeping & CSOs by:
📣 Amplifying women’s leadership globally
🔗 Connecting women's advocacy to CEDAW & #WPS

At the 2025 #WPS Survey report launch event with @giwps.bsky.social & @denmarkun.bsky.social, GNWP's🟣 Sr. Program Director Jasmin Nario-Galace called attention to:
🚨 The impact of poverty & funding cuts
🙋‍♀️ Women as agents of change, not victims
🔄 How #Localizing1325 transforms beliefs & behaviors

At the #WPS commemoration by the UN Peacebuilding Commission, @sdg2188, GNWP’s Asia-Pacific Coordinator, urged action to support local 🚺 peacebuilders:
⛑️Protect civic space
💰Fund #Localizing1325
🤝Boost grassroots collaboration
🪖Address militarization
🧬Link WPS–YPS agendas

#Localizing1325 in Lagos marks a transformative milestone 🌟, positioning the State as a model for #WPS.

Through sustained collaboration, strategic advocacy 📣, & institutional commitment, localization turns women from beneficiaries into peace agents 🕊️ in Nigeria🇳🇬.

‼️ GNWP is in Nigeria 🇳🇬

In partnership with WANEP-Nigeria and with support from Global Affairs Canada, GNWP convened 35 diverse stakeholders for a 3-day #Localizing1325 workshop in Lagos State to identify key 🔑 #WPS challenges and solutions.

Read highlights of the discussions 🧵👇

✅ 13 community bylaws adopting WPS resolutions in the Western Highlands
✅ Secured a commitment to nominate 3 women for the 2024 local government elections in Jiwaka

📸 See highlights from #Localizing1325 and read the full story in our blog: gnwp.org/gnwp-reports...

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GNWP and Voice for Change, with the U.S. Department of State Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues, implemented #Localizing1325 in two provinces in PNG’s Highlands🇵🇬 .

In PNG, women’s rights are threatened by tribal conflict, election violence, and sorcery accusation-related violence.

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GNWP🟣 , in partnership w/ Peace Track Initiative (PTI) & To Be Foundation (TBF), + w/ support from the U.S. Department of State Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues brought together local partners to implement #Localizing1325 in four provinces in Yemen🇾🇪

The result? ⬇️

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GNWP🟣, in partnership with Comagend and with the U.S State Department Office of Global Women’s Issues, implemented the Localization of WPS strategy in Maroua and Santa, Cameroon🇨🇲

#Localizing1325 brought together 80 diverse stakeholders to bridge the gap between #WPS and grassroots action

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📰How can media support women as peacebuilders in Southeast Asia?

GNWP🟣 spoke with 28 journalists in 🇮🇩🇵🇭🇹🇭🇻🇳 to map:
📌Challenges for journalists reporting on #WPS
📌Opportunities to advance gender-sensitive media
📌Practical recommendations for #Localizing1325

📖 gnwp.org/media-wps-in...

#Mediafor1325

Thank you Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada for support 🙏🏽
#Localizing1325 #WomenBuildPeace

🤝It convened a total of 138 participants composed of national government representatives, Local Steering Committee (LSCs) members, and civil society organizations. They shared and exchanged challenges, best practices and actionable ways forward in ensuring the momentum in #Localizing1325.

🇺🇳 Korto Williams from UN Women shared collaboration opportunities in #Localizing1325 & implementing #RARCSS, and outlined ongoing programs on:

💴 Women’s economic empowerment
🕊️ Peace and security
🫴 Humanitarian assistance
⚠️ Violence prevention
🙋‍♀️ Women’s leadership

Over 50 stakeholders from across 🇵🇬 gathered in Port Moresby in a powerful two-day national forum on #Localizing1325

📍13 WPS community bylaws
💬 🚺 -led peacebuilding success stories
🤝 Stronger collaboration for sustainable peace

Together, we're advancing women’s leadership in conflict resolution

Women Peacebuilders in the Spotlight: Dzhamilia Kaparova, Kyrgyzstan

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Read her powerful story in our latest spotlight blog by Daria Larionov:

📰 “Women Peacebuilders in the Spotlight: Dzhamilia Kaparova, Kyrgyzstan”

🔗 gnwp.org/women-peaceb...

#WPS #WomenPeacebuilders #Kyrgyzstan #UNSCR1325 #Localizing1325

From #Colombia to #Uganda, #Bangladesh to #PNG, GNWP’s #Localizing1325 strategy bridges the gap between #WPS resolutions and real-world impact:
→ Grassroots laws 🏘️
→ Inclusive development plans 📋
→ Women-led peacebuilding ✨

Dive into our mapping reports: gnwp.org/mapping-repo...

🔥 GNWP Member Spotlight: COMAGEND (Cameroon🇨🇲 )

Gender equality isn’t a goal—it’s a movement. COMAGEND leads it in Cameroon, centering women in peace and security decisions through #Localizing1325.

🔗 Discover: comagendcameroon.org

Become a member: gnwp.org/our-members/join-our-members-network/

Localization Guidelines The ”Localization Guidelines” are a document designed to assist local authorities in mainstreaming the relevant provisions of UNSCR 1325.

📍 Peace starts locally.

GNWP’s updated Localization Guidelines support inclusive, local implementation of #WPS & #YPS rooted in UNSCR 1325.

📄 Read more: gnwp.org/localization...

#Localizing1325 #SustainingPeace #LocalWomenLead

🕊️ In Chisinau🇲🇩, GNWP🟣 met with partners to advance #WPS, #YPS & humanitarian action — with support from @IWPR via the #BREN project.

📄 Read the #GNWPreports from Moldova: gnwp.org/gnwp-reports...

#Localizing1325 #SustainingPeace

GNWP 🟣 congratulates @RuralWomenPL & Uasin Gishu County 🇰🇪 on the launch of their #WPS Local Action Plan.

In March–April 2024, we supported capacity-building for local leaders to advance #Localizing1325.

📚 Read the LAP: gnwp.org/resources/lo...