N-Peace Awards

N-Peace Network
Awarded for Outstanding contributions in peace
Location United Nations, United States
Presented by N-Peace Network on behalf of the United Nations
First awarded 2010
Website N-Peace Awards

N-Peace, or ‘Engage for Equality, Access, Community and Empowerment’ is a UNDP flagship initiative founded in 2010 to commemorate a decade of UNSCR 1325 implementation via the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda.

Currently unique to the Asia-Pacific region, N-Peace operates in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Nepal, with the goal of implementing UNSCR 1325, and enhancing the role of women in conflict resolution and peace-building. N-Peace is built on the premise that if targeted women and men are supported with increased investments in capacity and skills, they will be able to create institutional and social shifts that prioritise the inclusion and empowerment of women and girls, and ultimately change the discourse on the roles of women in peace-building.

Through its yearly N-Peace Awards, the initiative aims to recognise the powerful stories of peace-builders and activists in the region who embody the WPS agenda. Former N-Peace awardees have gone on to report increased access to the decision-making arena and other partnership.[1]

List of award winners

Winner Year Achievements Title of Award Country of citizenship
Sayeeda Muradi 2017 Manager for the training program, Shuras, that encourage women’s participation in peace and conflict resolutions within tribal and district levels Untold Stories Afghanistan
Cheery Zahau 2017 Advocate for marginalized ethical minorities and women’s rights Untold Stories Myanmar
Srijana Karki 2017 Activist that calls for the end of gender based violence and provides services for disadvantaged women in Dolakha Untold Stories Nepal
Rahmatan 2017 Humanitarian aid worker, counsellor and campaigner for women’s judicial rights in Ache Untold Stories Indonesia
Farhat Sajaad 2017 Empowers women’s economic and social stance Untold Stories Pakistan
Bernadine Anderson 2017 Founder of School for rehabilitating former child-soldiers Untold Stories Sri Lanka
Hadja Giobay Diocolano 2017 Leader that transform past combatants and youth into Peace Advocates Untold Stories Philipinnes
Suraya Yosufi 2017 Empower young women to raise their voices and debate in national and international socio-political debating tournaments Peace Generation Afghanistan
Sharif Shah Safi 2017 Debate programmer and lecturer to encourage and strengthen the voices of women Peace Generation Afghanistan
Gunawan 2017 Local leader that empower women to become economically independent Campaigning for Peace Indonesia
Farhat Asif 2017 Facilitates cooperation between government officials, civil societies, think-tanks and educational institutions to raise the subject of women’s inclusion in peace negotiations Campaigning for Peace Pakistan
Ruby Khalifah 2016 Campaigner for improved rights of minority groups and marginalized women. Helped draft the National Action Plan on 1325, a key instrument in supporting women affected by conflict and violence Untold Stories Indonesia
Basanti Chaudary 2016 Former bounded laborer and current empower of violence-affected women to improve their economic circumstances Untold Stories Nepal
Habiba Sarabi 2016 First women governor within Afghanistan and Champion for Girls education Untold Stories Afghanistan
Sumika Peerera 2016 Supporter for Women and Marginalized groups affected by the 2004 Tsunami and conflicts Untold Stories Sri Lanka
Rizwana Shah 2016 Empowers home-bounded women to gain financial independence in conservative and patriarchal parts of society Untold Stories Pakistan
Mariam Barandia 2016 Empower young and discriminated Muslims and former women combatants through specialized training programs Untold Stories Philippines
Mossarat Qadeem 2016 Founder of PAIMAN Trust which counters violent extremism and TOLANAS made up to support affected mothers and youth amid violent conflict Campaigning for Action Pakistan
Rizky Ashar Murdiono 2016 Youth leader who advocates women in poverty, people with disabilities as well as other marginalized people Peace Generation Indonesia
Aliya Harir 2016 Co-founder of Indo-Pak friendship initiative which calls for the end of negative emotions between Pakistan and India, and provides dialogue for peacebuilding and conflict resolutions Peace Generation Pakistan
Hasina Neekzad 2015 Founder of Afghan Women’s Network and Provider of legal and social support to marginalized women Untold Stories Afghanistan
Ja Nan Lahtaw 2015 Peace advocate who calls for the inclusion of ethnic groups and women in Myanmar’s democratic transformation Untold Stories Myanmar
Sharmila Tapa 2015 Dedicated to single mothers and survivors of domestic violence. Founder of Samida Women’s Development Forum Untold Stories Nepal
Rubina Feroze Bhatti 2015 Advocate for the rights of religious minorities and women who are targets of gender based violence Untold Stories Pakistan
Jo Genna Martin Jover 2015 Grassroot activists for discriminated indigenous tribes who have long suffered injustice Untold Stories Philippines
Maryam Durani Maryam 2015 Kandahar Provincial Council Member and advocate for women in Afghanistan Peace Generation Afghanistan
Rahmat Ullah Rahimi 2015 Founder of Modern Schools for Girls that provide education for over 600 girls in six refugee communities Peace Generation Afghanistan
Kaushila Chaudhary 2015 Former bonded laborer turned leader of peace and social equality Peace Generation Nepal
Rahmatullah Noorzai 2015 Founder of educational institute designed specifically for internally displaced persons. Seeks solutions for violence against women Peace Generation Afghanistan
Hasina Jalal 2014 Advocate for women’s rights in rural Afghanistan in which she exposes abuses against women and promotes inclusion Untold Stories Afghanistan
Syarifah Aliyyah Shihab 2014 Founder of the Sharifah Aliyyah Shibab Foundation, which fosters opportunities for marginalized youth and contributes to anti-terrorism mentality Untold Stories Indonesia
Mi Kun Chan Non 2014 Director of the Women Empowerment and Community Development Programme on Mon Women’s Organization and Member of Alliance for Gender Inclusion in the Peace Process in Myanmar Untold Stories Myanmar
Bimala Kadayat 2014 Youth mobilizer and Community Role model for building sustainable peace Untold Stories Nepal
Mona Parkash 2014 Founder of educational institution that provides education for discriminated Pakistani children Untold Stories Pakistan
Democracy and Peace Women Network 2014 A local civil society organization of women committed to peace that gives legal assistance to the most marginalized women in Myanmar Thinking Outside the Box Myanmar
Rabiah Jamil Beg 2014 Leading television journalist and Champion of gender equality, peace and social change through the media Breaking Stereotypes Pakistan
Hajji Khalil 2014 Former Jihadhist commander turned peacebuilder, building the foundation for an inclusive and peaceful Afghanistan Campaigning for Action Afghanistan
Miriam Coronel Ferrer 2014 First woman to chair the Government Negotiating Panel for Peace Talks. Inspiring mobilizer for peace in the Philippines and beyond Campaigning for Action Philippines
Shah Zaman 2014 Pioneer for women and youth education to support them to achieve their potentials and contribute to their communities The Peace Generation Pakistan
Wai Wai Nu 2014 Former political prisoner to peace activists and defender of rights of marginalized women. Founder of the Women’s Peace Network that builds mutual understanding between different ethnicities The Peace Generation Myanmar
Magdalena Bidau Soares 2013 Former guerilla fighter for independence turned peace advocate Role Models for Peace Timor Leste
Thavachsri Charles Vijayaratnam 2013 Grassroots social worker improving disadvantaged women’s and children’s lives Role Models for Peace Sri Lanka
Irene M. Santiago 2013 Pioneering Women’s rights advocate and peace maker, and co-founder of Mindanao Commission on Women Role Models for Peace Philippines
Valentina Sagala 2013 Founder of Valentina Sagala, an organization that pushes for laws that protect women and goes against gender based violence Role Models for Peace Indonesia
Shashi Kumary Adhikary 2013 Lawyer and advocate for gender equality, who struggles for gender-sensitive legislative change Role Models for Peace Nepal
Masuada Karokhi 2013 MP and women’s rights campaigner Role Models for Peace Afghanistan
Suprayoga Hadi 2013 Former Director General for the Development of Special Region, and Champion for advancing the inclusion of women in peace and security issues. Men who Advocate for Equality Indonesia
Rohaniza Usman 2013 Youth Peace leader in Mindanao, recognized as an “Ambassador for Peace” by the Universal Peace Federation Emerging Peace Champions Philippines
Farkhunda Zahra Naderi 2012 Afghan Parliamentarian and Kabul representative who support the education and empowerment of Afghan women Role Models for Peace Afghanistan
Quhramaana Kakar 2012 Gender Advisor for the Afghanistan Peace and Reconciliation Program Role Models for Peace Afghanistan
Suraiya Kamaruzzaman 2012 Founder of Flower Aceh and Advocate for the rights of Acehnese women, especially during by the conflict and recovery period Role Models for Peace Indonesia
Rupika De Silva 2012 Founder of Saviya, a women’s right NGO that work towards peace in conflict affected areas of Sri Lanka Role Models for Peace Sri Lanka
Radha Paudel 2012 Founder of Action Works Nepal that works with vulnerable communities that were most impacted by conflicts Role Models for Peace Nepal
Teresita Quintos Deles 2012 Presidential Advisor to the Peace Process in the Philippines Role Models for Peace Philippines
Sister Lourdes (Mana Lou) 2012 Founder of a solidarity network across Timor-Leste that deals with urgent humanitarian assistance and fights poverty Role Models for Peace Timor-Leste
Sadhu Ram Sapkota 2012 Joint Secretary and Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction of Nepal who applied the UN Security Resolution (UNSCR 1325 and 1820) on recognizing the women’s experience during armed conflicts in Nepal Men who advocate for equality Nepal
Amina Azimi 2012 Founder of Empowering Women with Disability and Landmine survivors Emerging Peace Champions Afghanistan
Purna Shova Chitrakar 2011 Founder of Ban Landmines Campaign Nepal Role Models for Peace Nepal
Filomena Barros Dos Reis 2011 Human rights and justice activists who strive to uncover credible truth and maintain sustainable peace Role Models for Peace Timor-Leste
Shreen Abdul Saroor 2011 Supporter of microcredit and educational programs to bring Tamil and Muslim women together Role Models for Peace Sri Lanka
Electronita Duan 2011 Founder of Politenik Perdamaian Halamahera, institute for those whose education was interrupted by armed conflict Role Models for Peace Indonesia

References

  1. ↑ N-Peace is built on the premise that if targeted women and men are supported with increased investments in capacity and skills, they will be able to create institutional and social shifts that prioritise the inclusion and empowerment of women and girls, and ultimately change the discourse on the roles of women in peace-building. N-Peace therefore serves four primary goals: first, to conduct dialogues among communities, governments and other groups related to WPS; second, to build the capacity of women peace activist; third, to expand and strengthen the network of peace-building activists to best implement UNSCR 1325; and finally, to support women’s participation in peace and security through sharing their stories. "N-Peace Network". United Nations. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
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