What does it take to build peace in a region shaped by decades of conflict and displacement? In this episode, Dr. Amina Rasul-Bernardo sits down with Dr. Nesreen Barwari, Kurdish-Iraqi leader, academic, and public policy expert, to talk about how women's empowerment and inclusive governance are at the heart of lasting stability. From the personal cost of displacement to the political mechanics of quotas and decentralization, Dr. Barwari brings both lived experience and policy expertise to the conversation. A compelling listen for anyone who believes peace is built from the ground up.

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Dr. Amina Rasul-Bernardo engages in a discussion with His Excellency Massimo Santoro, the European Union's Ambassador to the Philippines, exploring topics such as global issues, women’s leadership, and EU-Philippines partnerships in peacebuilding. This is part 2 of their conversation.

In a world of conflict and economic uncertainty, EU Ambassador Massimo Santoro shares why peace remains possible and how it's built. In this second part of his conversation with Dr. Amina Rasul-Bernardo, he highlights the EU’s work with the Philippines on inclusive development and the Bangsamoro peace process, and the vital role of religion and culture in fostering understanding and reconciliation. Santoro stresses that genuine peace efforts must respect diverse cultural and religious identities. He also underscores the importance of including women in socio-political decision-making and making a conscious effort to work for multilateral and sustainable peace.

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Dr. Amina Rasul-Bernardo engages in a discussion with His Excellency Massimo Santoro, the European Union's Ambassador to the Philippines, exploring topics such as global issues, women’s leadership, and EU-Philippines partnerships in peacebuilding. This is Part 1 of their conversation.

In a world marked by conflict and economic uncertainty, Ambassador Massimo Santoro of the European Union offers a grounded perspective on why peace is still possible and how it's built. In conversation with Dr. Amina Rasul-Bernardo, he covers the EU's work alongside the Philippines on inclusive development and the Bangsamoro peace process, the importance of genuinely integrating women into political decision-making, and why access to education remains one of the most powerful peace tools of all.

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What happens after peace agreements are signed? In this episode, Raiza Abas, a Gender and Development resource pool member at the Office of the Chief Minister BARMM, shares how Bangsamoro women are translating formal commitments into lived, everyday peace. From integrating female ex-combatants into governance to lobbying for women's representation at the policy level, Raiza reflects on the ongoing work of making peace real, inclusive, and lasting.

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Peace cannot be built on silence. In this episode of She Talks Peace, host Amina Rasul-Bernardo is joined by Jenny Chan, co-founder of Pacific Atrocities Education, for a powerful conversation on why remembering history, particularly the stories of women affected by Imperial Japan's wartime atrocities in Asia, is central to peacebuilding and reconciliation. Drawing on her work documenting overlooked and suppressed histories, Jenny speaks to the emotional weight of confronting generational trauma, the persistence of historical denial, and the importance of centering marginalized voices in how we understand the past.

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Peace in Indonesia cannot be achieved without confronting the violence and discrimination that women face every day. Dr. Suraiya Kamaruzzaman breaks down the interconnected crises, social and economic inequality, violent extremism, and gender-based violence — that define Indonesia's non-traditional security landscape, from Aceh to Papua. She challenges the use of religious interpretation to restrict women's rights and their participation in peacebuilding, while also celebrating the rise of women ulamas and gender-sensitive fatwas as a transformative force. This episode is essential listening for anyone who believes that sustainable peace must be built with — and by — women.

This four-part episode series of She Talks Peace was recorded in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, also known as the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda.

Across the series, we spoke with Dr. Rahimah Abdulrahim, Dr. Amporn Marddent, Mr. Ejaz Min Khant, Dr. Dicky Sofjian, and Dr. Suraiya Kamaruzzaman to reflect on the past, present, and future of the WPS Agenda. Please note that some references, events, or perspectives shared may reflect the context and timing of the recordings, and certain developments may have since evolved.

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Since the turbulence of Indonesia's 1998 Reformasi movement, the country has charted a remarkable course toward religious harmony and inclusive governance. Dr. Dicky Sofjan joins She Talks Peace to examine how religious groups influence policy in the world's largest Muslim-majority democracy, and why religion itself is not the problem. He warns against the misuse of religious teachings to marginalize indigenous communities and calls on religious leaders to be champions of equity rather than exploitation. Dr. Sofjan highlights how academic institutions and women ulama are reshaping Islamic leadership from the ground up. This conversation offers vital lessons for peacebuilders, policymakers, and advocates across Southeast Asia and beyond.

This four-part episode series of She Talks Peace was recorded in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, also known as the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda.

Across the series, we spoke with Dr. Rahimah Abdulrahim, Dr. Amporn Marddent, Mr. Ejaz Min Khant, Dr. Dicky Sofjian, and Dr. Suraiya Kamaruzzaman to reflect on the past, present, and future of the WPS Agenda. Please note that some references, events, or perspectives shared may reflect the context and timing of the recordings, and certain developments may have since evolved.

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Two essential conversations on peacebuilding and human rights in Southeast Asia. Dr. Amporn Marddent examines Thailand's National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), exploring religious leaders' roles in conflict resolution, gender-based violence in peace processes, and the political roots of southern Thailand's border tensions. Rohingya human rights researcher Ejaz Khant exposes Myanmar's ongoing crisis—systemic oppression, statelessness, military propaganda fueling religious intolerance, and the failure of international peacekeeping efforts. Discover how younger generations are mobilizing for justice, the challenges facing peace negotiations, and why inclusive approaches to conflict resolution matter.

This four-part episode series of She Talks Peace was recorded in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, also known as the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda.

Across the series, we spoke with Dr. Rahimah Abdulrahim, Dr. Amporn Marddent, Mr. Ejaz Min Khant, Dr. Dicky Sofjian, and Dr. Suraiya Kamaruzzaman to reflect on the past, present, and future of the WPS Agenda. Please note that some references, events, or perspectives shared may reflect the context and timing of the recordings, and certain developments may have since evolved.

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Disclaimer: This podcast was produced with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of PCID and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.

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