After UNSCR 1325 Women Mediators for Sustainable Peace and…

hybrid theoretical framework combining bottom-up

peacebuilding, transnational advocacy networks (TANs), and polycentric governance to

examine how local initiatives influence regional and global peace agendas. Bottom-up

peacebuilding emphasizes local agency, particularly womens, in conflict resolution, while

TANs explain how local actors can scale impact through regional and global networks,

influencing international norms such as UNSCR 1325. Polycentric governance highlights

interactions across local, national, and international levels, showing how community-level

initiatives inform regional strategies and multilateral policy frameworks Building on this foundation, the main objective is to examine

how empowering women as dialogue facilitators and mediators fosters long-term peace,

intercultural understanding, and community resilience in the Euro-Mediterranean region.

Key case studies include:

Comparative analysis of Lebanon: Feminist collectives such as KAFA and FE-MALE lead reconciliation

initiatives and advocate against gender-based violence.

Tunisia: Women mediators participate in local peace committees to prevent

electoral violence and manage community tensions.

Morocco: Women-led deradicalization programs engage youth and civil society in

countering extremist narratives.

Greece: Refugee womens councils act as cultural bridges, facilitating integration

between host and migrant communities.

Italy: Interfaith womens councils promote dialogue across religious and cultural

divides.

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