KAIROS’ Women of Courage: Women, Peace and Security initiative is rooted in the understanding that in situations of conflict and post-conflict women are victimized many times over, through gender inequity, poverty, racism, the climate crisis, income inequality , as well as sexual violence as a strategy of war. At the same time, women and women’s organizations are integral actors in the defense of human rights and in processes for peace, justice and reparations, and – we are learning in environmental sustainability. KAIROS works with partners in Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the West Bank, and South Sudan to end gender-based violence in militarized conflict and to increase the participation of women in peacebuilding processes at all levels.
In six years, this program undertook critical steps towards transformative change for women victims and survivors of violence in the Global South – despite regional difference, escalating security threats and political challenges. It has proven that women victims and survivors of violence in armed conflict and post conflict situations empower themselves through psychosocial and legal support.
Download the KAIROS WPS Annual At-A-Glance Reports below: