A quarter-century after the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda was launched, the UN highlights the ongoing lack of women's participation in peace processes amid rising global conflicts. In 2024, only 7% of negotiators and 14% of mediators were women. The anniversary coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration, emphasizing the need for gender equality in peacebuilding. The EU announced additional funding to support women's organizations, while acknowledging the increasing dangers faced by women human rights defenders. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)