As an implementing partner, Better World Organization for Community Development (BWOCD) had the honor of participating in the regional event “Voices Across Borders: A Quarter Century of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda,” organized by CARE and held in Egypt. The event was conducted under the framework of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)-funded regional Women, Peace and Security (WPS) project, and provided a vital platform for dialogue, learning, and collaboration among regional stakeholders.
The event brought together women leaders, civil society actors, and peacebuilding practitioners from Iraq, Egypt, and South Sudan. Participants engaged in discussions on the progress, challenges, and future priorities of the WPS agenda, creating an environment for knowledge exchange and the sharing of innovative strategies. This regional gathering highlighted the importance of cross-border collaboration in advancing women’s leadership and participation in peace and security processes.
BWOCD’s involvement reflects over three years of active partnership and implementation within the regional initiative. Through this engagement, the organization has contributed to locally driven peacebuilding efforts, helping to empower women-led organizations, strengthen community resilience, and promote gender-inclusive approaches in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. The participation of BWOCD in such high-level regional dialogues underscores the organization’s commitment to amplifying women’s voices and ensuring their meaningful engagement in decision-making.
The event also provided an opportunity to highlight successes and lessons learned from the field. BWOCD shared insights from its projects in Iraq, demonstrating how targeted initiatives can strengthen women’s leadership, promote community cohesion, and advance the implementation of UNSCR 1325 at the local level. These examples served as a foundation for collaborative learning, inspiring participants to adapt and replicate effective strategies across different contexts.
