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March 18, 2013
 “You know there’s hundreds of thousands of girls like you, you’re not alone in this revolution,” Ms. Yaman Al Qadri, then 18, reminded herself after being arrested by police, detained, and tortured with electric shocks. Al Qadri, a peaceful Syrian activist, was held in detention for 23 days in 2011 for throwing pamphlets from the roof of a Damascus University building. While extraordinary, countless Syrian women share similar experiences, efforts, and determination. Along with the mounting lessons from history, this brings to light an important truth: Mainstreaming women’s voices is critical to the inclusive transition that Syria needs. |
March 17, 2013
 The Public International Law & Policy Group and the Syria Justice And Accountability Centre present: Mapping Accountability Efforts in Syria |
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March 7, 2013
 In honor of International Women's Day, IREX sat down with Nobel Peace Prize laureate and women's rights activist Leymah Gbowee to get her views on the opportunities and challenges facing the global women's movement as well as the role of men in the struggle for gender equality. |
March 4, 2013
 Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is a serious and significant dimension of the conflict in Syria. The Syria Justice and Accountability Center (SJAC) recognizes the unique challenges this presents and is prioritizing training and documentation around SGBV. Documenting these crimes is important, but unfortunately they are especially difficult to prosecute. |
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February 6, 2013
 Interested in hosting one of the world's best and brightest global community leaders? Community Solutions is now accepting Host Interest Forms from U.S. organizations through the end of April. |
February 5, 2013
 Who are some of the leading African male gender experts? Who is developing sustainable energy in Bangladesh? How can I get in touch with conflict resolution practitioners in the Middle East? IREX’s new web feature answers those questions and more. It’s a searchable, digital repository of every participant in the Community Solutions Program. |
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January 10, 2013
 When the Syrian regime shot its first bullet at peaceful demonstrators on March 18, 2011 in Daraa, it lost its legitimacy and became a burden on the country, the people, the region, and the world. Democratic transition for Syria will happen. It is only the timeline that is unclear. |
December 13, 2012
 Prossy Kawala, a radio DJ from Uganda, went from sharing shout-outs to promoting social change. “We thought we can do more, the radio can do more.” |
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November 21, 2012
 KICK emphasizes sports as a medium for conflict management and promoting mutual understanding. Through the program, coaches and youth from different regions and ethnic and religious backgrounds in Kyrgyzstan engage in conversations about gender and sports and come to acknowledge that many of the benefits for boys are just as relevant for girls. In addition, they identified the impact that increased physical ability and confidence can have in reducing girls’ vulnerability against attack and abuse from a stranger or a loved one. |
November 20, 2012
 Recently, the Youth Leadership for Peace (YLP) Theater Troupe brought national attention to youth-led peacebuilding efforts in Kyrgyzstan with a forum theater performance in Bishkek. Performing for an audience of youth and adults at the annual Jashtar Camp youth conference, the Theater Troupe created dialogue around issues of rural unemployment and youth alcohol abuse while also showcasing the leadership role that youth are playing in conflict prevention. |
