EDN Advocates for Women’s Leadership in Peacebuilding: 2024 Open Letter

EDN, alongside global civil society organizations, endorsed the 2024 Open Letter on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS). This critical initiative urges the UN and its member states to fulfill commitments under Resolution 1325, ensuring women’s full, equal, and meaningful participation in peacebuilding processes. EDN’s involvement highlights our dedication to amplifying marginalized voices in global peace and security dialogues.

Learn more about EDN’s contributions and the letter’s key recommendations.

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Special Event for International Women’s Day 2025

Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM EST

Location: Virtual (Free & Open to All)
Education is one of the most powerful tools for breaking barriers and driving systemic change. This International Women’s Day, join Education Defenders Network (EDN) for a compelling discussion on how learning, advocacy, and policy reform can drive gender equity and justice worldwide.

Demanding UN Accountability for Afghan Women’s Rights

In a strongly worded letter, EDN and its partners criticized the UN’s normalization of the Taliban’s education ban and called for a robust UN presence in Afghanistan. The letter urged the UN to advocate for formal education for girls and reject madrassas as a substitute, reinforcing the need for genuine human rights-focused leadership in UN missions.