The Women in Conflict 1325 Fellowship is based on 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 the Scottish Borders, and has so far involved almost 300 women from 25 difference countries and regions across the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa. In 2020/21, the programme was adapted to take place online. In November 2021, a Fellowship took place immediately following COP26 in Glasgow, and was focussed upon climate change, gender, and conflict.
By bringing together women activists from a range of conflict affected countries the Fellowship facilitates sessions focussing on 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.
