The Women in Conflict 1325 Fellowship is based around the principles of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 which “reaffirms the role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflict, peace negotiations, peace-building, peacekeeping, humanitarian response and in post-conflict reconstruction, and stresses the importance of their equal participation in all efforts for the promotion of peace and security”.

The seven-day fellowship is held three times a year in Edinburgh, and has so far involved over 200 women from 24 difference countries across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. By bringing together women activists from a range of conflict affected countries the fellowship provides expert guidance and capacity building training in conflict resolution, mediation, reconciliation and dialogue methodologies with an emphasis on inclusivity and sustainable conflict resolution. The fellowship also includes workshops on personal self-care strategies for those living in conflict areas and involved in conflict-based work.