Global journalists commit to Agenda 1325: Women, peace and security

The organization Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) led the first global network of journalists for the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

Journalists in Lebanon during the National Women Peace and Security Journalism Award event in that country.

More than 40 journalists from different parts of the world (Nigeria, Colombia, Lebanon, Mexico, United States, Democratic Republic of Congo, Philippines, Canada) attended the first virtual meeting of the Global Network of Journalists for Agenda 1325. This agenda, created With resolution 1325 of the United Nations (UN) Security Council, in addition to being a historical milestone to recognize the role of women in the conflict, it is today configured as a commitment for journalists around the world: to report on Women, Peace and Security .

Panelists at the first meeting of the Global Network of Journalists

The panorama of gender equality , recognition of women in the development of territories and also, their political impact is not at its best. Although there are groups that resist different forms of violence, the situations in which women and their role are relegated in societies are greater. On the other hand, there are good and new peace practices, promoted from the territories as attempts at comprehensive, sustainable and inclusive peacebuilding. This whole scenario needs to be told.

Women journalists face challenges due to their work and their gender, however, they are willing to report and cover the stories of Women, Peace and Security.

National, regional and local media become key actors so that in each place, the positioning, oversight, progress and problems of Agenda 1325 and its execution are informed to public opinion. For this reason, journalists from all over the world accept the challenge of being active subjects in peacebuilding with an intersectional and differential approach.

Leading women journalists in their countries have begun to join the Global Network of Journalists as a symbol of commitment and amplification of the message that women and Resolution 1325 are more than an issue, they are a joint action necessary to improve the development of Nations and journalism becomes a maximum ally to achieve this.

The Global Network of Journalists

Communication and journalism are elements that unite the different cultures of the world. In this case, reporting on women, peace and security is a purpose that has united dozens of women and men journalists. The Global Network is a conversation space in which professional communicators reflect and act on events in which women are protagonists in each of their countries.

Thus, for example, telling about the progress of the national action plans of 1325, the community meetings of women, or also the differential impact of women in the war in Ukraine or the Middle East, become topics that need to be amplified. Worldwide. The Global Network of Journalists seeks to create ties between participants, but also create new discussions about what is happening in the world and, of course, routes of action and solutions.

Being part of the Global Network of Journalists is being part of a common mission at a global level. Editorials, States, companies and communities assume their key role in equality and the sustainability of peace projects in their territories. If you want to be part of the group of journalists who are committed to Women, Peace and Security, this is your opportunity.

Global peacebuilding experiences

Journalists from different parts of the world have already reported on peace-building experiences. Zalfa Assaf, from Lebanon; Ruth Biakinsky from Democratic Republic of the Congo; Enne Oshaba from Nigeria; and Ana María Mena, from Colombia shared part of their work with the Global Network of Journalists.

The journalist Zalfa Assaf spoke about her documentary "Women fighters for peace" , in which she highlights five stories of women in war and in different areas, where despite adversity they were able to establish their leadership in the communities. Below, behind the scenes of the documentary, awarded the National Women, Peace and Security Journalism Award in its country.

Ruth Biakinsky, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, spoke about her advocacy and leadership in consolidating peace experiences in her country and in her locality. Ruth made a radio report about the women who fight to promote peace in Kasai-Oriental, her community, for which she was the winner of the National Women, Peace and Security Journalism Award in her country.

Photo: Internet.

In Nigeria, journalist Enne Oshaba also won the national journalism award in her country. In the Global Network he shared his leadership experience in the field of communications to achieve equality in the newsrooms and in the territories.

Photo: Internet

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