Women PeaceMakers Program

Made possible by a grant from the Fred J. Hansen Foundation

The Women PeaceMakers Program documents the stories and best practices of international women leaders who are involved in human rights and peacemaking efforts in their home countries. Women on the frontlines of efforts to end violence and secure a just peace seldom record their experiences, activities and insights as generally there is no time, or, perhaps, no formal education that would help women record their work. The Women PeaceMakers Program offers an opportunity for women leaders who want to document, share and build upon their unique peacemaking stories.

2009 Women PeaceMakers in Residence

The four Women PeaceMakers in residence at the IPJ this fall are Marta Benavides of El Salvador, Rubina Feroze Bhatti of Pakistan, Zeinab Blandia of Sudan and Liza Llesis Saway of the Philippines. The dates of their residence are September 14 - November 6. The peacemakers have been presenting on their work throughout the San Diego community through a series of classroom visits, public presentations and media outreach.

During their residence the peacemakers work with Peace Writers that document their work and best practices. The 2009 Peace Writers are Kaitlin Barker, Leigh Fenly and Jennifer Freeman. The peacemakers' stories are also captured through film as part of the Women PeaceMakers Documentary Series produced by Sun & Moon Vision Productions.