African Union Silencing the Guns in Africa: Activism Guide

The African Union Silencing the Guns in Africa Activism Guide, developed by the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom’s Mobilising Men for Feminist Peace Initiative (WILPF) and Gun Free South Africa (GFSA), is a resource for activists to help silence the guns across the continent. It includes the latest information on the extent of the gun problem in Africa and offers over 40 Ideas for Action that activists can use to collect information, undertake research, raise awareness and lobby for meaningful action to help silence the guns in Africa.
Mapping the Role of Men and Masculinities in WPS Regional and National Policies in Africa

This new policy brief aims to showcase how concepts and debates on the role of men and patriarchy have been incorporated within African national and regional discussions on the Women, […]
From Local to Global Accountability, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Analysis of Implementation of Recommendations From International Human Rights Mechanisms
This report takes stock of the implementation of recommendations made to the Democratic Republic of Congo by international human rights mechanisms, in particular by the Universal Periodic Review, the Committee […]
From Local to Global Accountability, Cameroon, Analysis of Implementation of Recommendations From International Human Rights Mechanisms
This report takes stock of the implementation of recommendations made to Cameroon by international human rights mechanisms, in particular by the Universal Periodic Review and the Committee on Economic, Social […]
Where I Am Going and Where I Am: The Personal and Professional Opportunities and Challenges Facing Afghan Women Human Rights Defenders outside Afghanistan
This briefing shares the key findings and recommendations from field and desk research conducted by the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) and Women for Women International (WfWI) […]
For the Right to an Identity of Internally Displaced Persons in Cameroon
This advocacy note was prepared by WILPF Cameroon and Women’s Peace Initiatives with the support of WILPF’s Human Rights Programme. It was developed based on desk research, gender-conflict analysis carried […]
Action Coalition 1: Gender-Based Violence

This policy brief looks at the root causes and drivers of gender-based violence, particularly examining issues including patriarchal systems of power, militarisation and armed conflict, and militarised masculinities.
Action Coalition 2: Economic Justice and Rights
This policy brief examines how capitalism and prevailing global models of economic development undermine the human rights of women and girls, including their ability to meaningfully participate in peace and […]
Action Coalition 3: Bodily Autonomy and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
This policy brief analyses how war and armed conflict limit bodily autonomy and impede diverse individuals, including women and girls in humanitarian settings, from accessing their sexual and reproductive health […]