New Resources:
In 2026, we released 13 detailed Country Snapshots, containing summaries and analyses of our quantitative and qualitative consultation findings, along with evidence-based policy recommendations organized by country and Women, Peace and Security pillar. The country snapshots are available in the interactive map on our dedicated microsite, and are listed below with their relevant translations.
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Afghanistan: English, Dari, Pashto
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Myanmar: English
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Nigeria: English
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Poland: English
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South Sudan: English
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Ukraine: English
"My message to leaders is to increase efforts to assist women affected by wars and ensure the spread of peace throughout the entire world."
- Consultation participant, Iraq
With our support, Change Agents – women survivors of war who are trained in advocacy and leadership skills – and women’s rights organizations spearheaded the design and implementation of this consultation.
Women’s rights advocates and organizations defined the scope of the consultation, including identifying relevant questions and themes; fed into the design of the research tools; piloted their use to ensure they were fit for purpose; and have verified the preliminary findings and recommendations that have emerged.
In taking this consultative approach, the From Asking to Action project models women’s meaningful participation for decision-makers and leaders – demonstrating that consultation with women in conflict-affected contexts can and should be done – and provides a blueprint for others to build on.
Women’s rights advocates and organizations are truly key to achieving our collective peace, development and gender equality goals. These goals can only be met when women have the space, support and resources to utilize their leadership, expertise and insight; and when the voices of women who are leading change in their communities are amplified and actually heard.
Explore our interactive site to:
- Learn more about the " From Asking to Action" project - what we did and why now
- Read about what ‘meaningful consultation’ means to us and the process we followed
- Meet our contributors and consultation co-designers – including Change Agents in Nigeria and women’s rights organization partners in Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Palestine, South Sudan and Syria – and find out more about their involvement in the project
- Explore our global consultation findings around the four pillars of the Women, Peace and Security agenda: Participation, Protection, Prevention, and Relief and Recovery
- Dive into the country snapshots for all 14 countries to better understand the challenges faced by women survivors of war as well as their insights and proposed solutions
- Engage with the recommendations we’re making to ensure we move from asking to action.
READ THE CONSULTATION FINDINGS
"In order to better support women in reconciliation efforts, reconstruction, relief, and improving conditions, organizations and leaders can take many measures, such as providing opportunities for girls’ education, supporting women’s rights, involving women in political decision-making, etc."
- Consultation participant, Afghanistan
