Voices of Peace: Catalogue of Good Practices by Civil Society Organizations on Women, Peace and Security in Southeast Asia
Publication Date: June 23, 2025
Total Pages: 42
Organization: UN Women
Languages: English
Country/Region: Southeast Asia
Topic Area: Gender Mainstreaming, Gender equality and women’s empowerment, Peace and security, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Conflict prevention, Relief and Recovery, Civil Society, Radicalization, Localization, Violent extremism and terrorism, Economic empowerment, Leadership and political participation
Year: 2025
Resource Type: Case Study
Abstract
The ASEAN Regional Plan of Action on WPS acknowledges the critical contributions of CSOs and emphasizes the need for their engagement, particularly in Priority Actions 1.2.6 and 3.1.4.2 In this context, UN Women launched the CSOs and Social Organizations PEACE Award—a regional competition to identify and recognize innovative, impactful and replicable CSO-led WPS initiatives. Nearly 40 submissions were received and nine stories were selected for in-depth analysis and documentation.
This catalogue captures those nine good practices and aims to celebrate successful grassroots initiatives, demonstrate the benefits of women’s leadership and gender-responsive peacebuilding and provide learning and inspiration for policymakers, practitioners and communities across the ASEAN region.
By showcasing these initiatives, this catalogue reflects both the progress made and the ongoing challenges in advancing WPS while offering a practical tool to inform future strategies, encourage replication and build a more inclusive, peaceful and resilient ASEAN.
