What does peace look like when women lead the way? In this episode of She Talks Peace, educator and peace advocate Dr. Ayesah Uy Abubakar shares her journey from her roots in conflict-torn Mindanao to her current work at Albukhary International University in Malaysia and with the ASEAN Women Peace Registry.

Dr. Ayesah recalls how the Young Moro Professionals Network (YMPN) fought for peace zones, protection of civilians, and women’s participation in peace processes at the height of Mindanao’s wars. Today, she mentors students from across Asia and the MENA region, pushing forward the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda in Malaysia and ASEAN.

From inspiring the creation of Malaysia’s first National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security to preparing for the 2025 ASEAN WPS Summit, Dr. Ayesah reminds that inclusive peacebuilding is sustainable peacebuilding.

Listen to learn:

·   Why women’s voices matter in peace negotiations

·   How to localize the Women, Peace, and Security agenda

·   How to shape future peacebuilders

She Talks Peace is a production of the Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy, and this episode was produced for PCID by PumaPodcast.

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