The Women in Black Network - Serbia

The Women in Black Network in Serbia and the Kosova Women’s Network launched a Women’s Peace Coalition in March 2006 as an independent citizen’s initiative founded on women’s solidarity that crosses the divisions of ethnicity and religion, as well as state borders and barriers. The Women’s Peace Coalition strives towards just and sustainable peace and works for the inclusion of women in peace-building processes as equal partners, stressing the fact that women are not only victims of war, but dynamic actors in peace movements. We strongly advocate for the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 and the advancement of women’s economic and social position, while opposing country-specific tendencies and regressive processes which are detrimental to our goals. For more information read WPC Report

Women's Lobby for Peace, Security and Justice in South East Europe

A group of women political leaders and women's rights activists from countries of South East Europe who are still struggling to recover fully from the aftermath of a brutal war met in Zagreb, Croatia in July. The group deliberated over the recent and ongoing political developments in their countries and the implications for peace and security for the region's citizens and for women in particular.Following intensive dialogue, the group decided to establish a regional Women’s Lobby for Peace, Security and Justice in South East Europe dedicated to advocating for political action to advance peace and stability in South East Europe as well as for full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (October, 2000) that calls upon all state parties to ensure increased representation of women at all decision-making levels.