Women mediators and peacebuilders welcomed The Countess of Wessex to their discussions earlier this week.
Her Royal Highness joined the “Women Mediators across the Commonwealth” network, as part of her ongoing work in the
#WomenPeaceSecurity arena.
The network, coordinated by Conciliation Resources, brings together nearly 50 women, from peace negotiators at a government level to women mediating at a grassroots level, working in their communities.
The network offers peer-to-peer mentoring, and training & network development workshops, as well as supporting experienced mediators as they advocate for: .
⬆️ increased recognition of women mediators.
🤝participation in peace processes regionally and internationally.
The Countess was reunited with some of the women she had first met earlier this year at the International Women’s Day reception, hosted at Buckingham Palace.
It was here that Her Royal Highness announced her commitment to support the UK’s work in helping out more women and g...