As e nation merked International Wimen’s Day, e Scottish Government annoonced renewed fundin for e Wimen in Conflict 1325 Fallaeship programme—a key initiative supportin wimen peace-biggers aroon e warld.

A fresh £400,000 injection o funds will support e programme, fit is delivered by Scotland-based NGO Ayont Borders in pairtnership wi the University o Edinburgh Laa Skweel. Syne 2017, e fallaeship his equipped mair than 360 wimen fae 40 different kintras, offerin them valuable tools an a platform tae mend disputes an foster dialogue in regions deeply scarred by conflict. Named efter e landmerk UN Security Cooncil Resolution 1325, noo commemoratin its 25t anniversary, e programme features an intensive seiven-day session in Edinburgh aat interweaves short, stimulatin warkshops wi langer, reflective sessions tae inspire baith immediate insichts an deeper contemplation.

It is increasingly recognised aat fan wimen are gien a vyce in peace-biggin, ootcomes tend tae be mair inclusive, equitable, an endurin. By upliftin wimen, Scotland is nae juist advancin a moral imperative but investin in a strategic pathwey tae lestin global stability.

Mark Muller Stuart KC, Foonner an Director o Ayont Borders Scotland, expressed renewed howp: “We are delichted tae secure fundin for e weel kent Women in Conflict 1325 Fallaeship Programme as it embarks on its 10t year. Iss programme is vital in nurturin wimen’s leadership ower peace processes warldwide an reinforcin e message aat empouered quines help bigg resilient, peacefu societies.” He added aat e decision tae spotlicht iss initiative on International Wimen’s Day unnerscores true respect for e commitment an hard wark o quine peace-biggers.

Professor Jo Shaw, Head o Edinburgh Law School, pynted oot e critical importance o inclusive approaches: “In e day’s complex global conflict scenarios, we need fair play at aa levels. E University o Edinburgh embraces e Scottish Government’s dedication tae braidenin pairticipation in peace-biggin. Globally, quines are aften disproportionately affected by conflict an are ower aften sidelined fae decision-makkin processes. By supportin e Wimen in Conflict 1325 Fallaeship, Scotland is amplifyin female vyces an demonstratin aat fan wimen lead, communities can heal an thrive.”

Research consistently reveals aat communities led by empouered wimen experience langer-lastin peace. Studies by the International Peace Institute an e Warld Bank shaw aat regions wi heicher gender equality are mair adept at resolvin conflicts peacefully. Yet, wimen continue tae be unnerrepresented in negotiation tables, accoontin for juist 16% o mediators in recent UN-led talks.

E renewed fundin for e Wimen in Conflict 1325 Fallaeship staunds as a symbol o howp—a beacon in challengin times aat reaffirms e belief aat wimen’s richts an pairticipation are nae ainly foondational for equity but indispensable for biggin environments far peace can flourish, even in e harshest o circumstances.