International Webinar: “Women in Conflict Zones”

On March 19th at 11am CT, join CAPA and 30+ endorsing organizations for an important webinar to amplify the international voices of women who have been affected by conflict. The Women in Conflict Zones webinar, sponsored by World BEYOND War, Southern Anti-Racism Network, International Peace Bureau, Convention for Pan-Africanism and Progress (CPP), and CODEPINK, aims to shed light on the profound impacts of war on women and children and to discuss measures being taken to mitigate these effects. 

WHEN: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 11:00am CT

WHERE: Online 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: –> https://actionnetwork.org/events/women-in-conflict-zones

The webinar will feature speakers from a diverse array of countries, including Belarus, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gaza, Lebanon, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Korea, Sudan, and Syria. Each speaker will have five minutes to share their experiences and insights regarding the unique challenges faced by women and children in their respective regions due to ongoing conflict. This platform not only serves as a means to share stories but also as a call to action for global solidarity and support in ending violence and fostering peace.

Women from various conflict zones will provide firsthand accounts of the struggles and resilience of those living amidst war. Their testimonies will highlight the physical, emotional, and social tolls that armed conflicts impose on women and children, who are often among the most vulnerable populations during such crises. The speakers will also discuss initiatives and efforts being undertaken within their communities to promote safety, healing, and long-term peace.

This webinar takes place during the second UN Decade for People of African Descent (2025-2034), which focuses on “Recognition, Justice, Development.” The webinar’s over-representation of African countries in the list of conflict zones underscores the critical need for targeted efforts and interventions to address the systemic issues that perpetuate violence and instability in these regions. The webinar aims to bring attention to these issues and to mobilize support for African women and children who bear the brunt of wars and conflicts.

Speakers include:

• BELARUS: Olga Karatch
• CAMEROON: Cyrille Rolande Bechon
• DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO (DRC): Raissa Kasongo and Yvette Mushigo
• GAZA/PALESTINE: Hanan Awwad
• LEBANON: Hala Kilani Hala and Shirine Jurdi
• MOZAMBIQUE: Namatama Sakabilo
• NIGERIA: Zullaihat Muhammad Ohiare
• SOUTH KOREA: Cho Young-mi
• SUDAN: Reem Abbas
• SYRIA: Oula Ahmad