BLUF

The text discusses the significant role Pacific women play in peacebuilding efforts and emphasizes the importance of recognizing and supporting their contributions to realize a peaceful Pacific region.

KEY POINTS:

  1. The Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda promotes women's role in conflict resolution and peacebuilding.
  2. Community-level peace work by women is crucial and must be included in regional and national actions.
  3. Pacific women are frontline responders to the climate crisis, a significant threat to regional peace and security.
  4. Women have been central actors in peace movements during civil wars, as seen in Bougainville and Solomon Islands.
  5. Recognizing and strengthening women's contributions could significantly impact realizing a prosperous, stable, and peaceful Pacific region.
READ: Women on the Frontlines of Pacific Peacebuilding

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