WPS-HA Report shows accountability is central to WPS agenda
Karama has welcomed the publication of the Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action Compact report 2022.
There must be accountability in Gaza - Karama tells UN
The international community has a responsibility to enforce Israel’s compliance with international humanitarian law, Amani Aruri told the United Nations today.
Karama statement: stop the war
We demand an immediate end to the war on Gaza and the assaults on the rights of the Palestinian people.
Karama & UNICEF launch brief on climate impact on adolescent girls
Climate change is not a gender neutral issue - and adolescent girls are particularly vulnerable. Efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change need to appreciate the effects on adolescent girls.
Tragedies in Morocco and Libya show need for inclusive leadership - Karama tells UN
Karama’s founder and CEO raised the recent humanitarian disasters in Morocco and Libya at the United Nations today, stating that leadership in disaster response must be inclusive.
Special Rapporteur and Human Rights Watch join calls to end travel restrictions for Libyan women
The Libyan Women’s Platform for Peace campaign against restrictions on women’s freedom of movement in Libya has been bolstered as leading global authorities have voiced their concerns over the discriminatory procedures women now face.
LWPP marks a dark anniversary for Libya
The Libyan Women’s Platform for Peace (LWPP) draws attention to the dark anniversary of June 17, a date on which two Libyan women parliamentarians were silenced in incidents just five years apart.
Sudan neighborhood summit: Sudan’s women must be protected and included
As regional peace talks start today, more than 50 groups from across Sudan have called on Sudan’s neighbours to protect women and girls affected by the ongoing conflict.
Sudanese activists meet with Secretary-General of the League of Arab States
A delegation of activists from Sudanese civil society yesterday met with the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States in Cairo to discuss the urgent need to end the ongoing conflict in Sudan, and to address its impact on women.
End the restrictions on women’s freedom of movement in Libya
Karama has joined dozens of rights groups and activists in condemning discriminatory restrictions placed on women’s freedom of movement in Libya.
Karama calls for an immediate end to hostilities in Sudan, and for return to civilian transition
The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese armed forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) is once again putting the people of Sudan in harm’s way. This violence must stop immediately, followed by return towards inclusive civilian transition in Sudan.
We condemn the arrests of Ibtisam and Rabia Bin Omran, and call for their immediate release
Karama & the Libyan Women's Platform for Peace condemn the arrests of Ibtisam and Rabia Bin Omran and call for their immediate release.
CSW67: UN reports on perspectives from Iraq, Lebanon, and Palestine
Members of Karama’s delegation to CSW spoke with the UN’s Arabic news service about the situation for women in Iraq, Lebanon, and Palestine.
CSW67: Head of UN Women leads Karama Women’s Day event
Dr Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women, discussed her experience as a leader in the UN system at Karama’s event to mark International Women’s Day.
CSW67: Karama delegation address the UN
Members of the Karama network addressed the media at CSW67 ahead of International Women’s Day.
A panel with women’s rights activists from Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Palestine and Sudan discussed the practical reality of the women, peace and security agenda in their contexts.
Advocates for Women and Security Forum launches in Sudan
Women civil society leaders in Sudan have formed the Advocates for Women and Security Forum following a meeting in Khartoum last week.
Karama joins board of the Council of Europe North-South Centre
The Karama network has joined the executive board of the Council of Europe’s North-South Centre as one of two representatives from civil society.
The #16Days of Activism 2022
To mark the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence and Human Rights Day 2022, Karama highlighted the successes and priorities of activists from across Africa and the Arab region.
Women’s role in peace deserves the widest attention: Karama at the Fez Forum
Karama founder Hibaaq Osman urged the Fez Forum to provide a greater platform for the critical work of women as peacemakers.