• http://traubman.igc.org/two-narr.htm
• http://traubman.igc.org/peace.htm#textbook

Palestinian and Israeli women alike tell us that peace IS possible if their perspectives are heard and honored by both sides. You can see what they have to say in Patricia Smith Melton’s book Sixty Years, Sixty Voices, and hear some of them speak in this set of YouTube videos:

What does it do?

This year, Peace X Peace Liaisons are working with women on the ground to produce a set of recommendations that will be formally presented to policymakers and shared with the media, the heads of NGOs, and other national and international stakeholders.

Why is this needed?

Our years of experience in connecting women around the world show that when we are included in peace processes, the larger community benefits. Yet women continue to be under-valued and under-represented in governments and formal peacebuilding processes. According to a 2008 UNIFEM report, women hold just 18.4% of parliamentary seats worldwide. And even where women have equal numerical representation, they are largely excluded from such traditionally male-led sectors as international relations. UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security and Goal 3 of the Millennium Development Goals both commit the world’s nations to ensuring our equal participation in peacebuilding.

Let’s claim our places at the table today!

How can I be involved?

• Add your comments to Table Talk, the blog (coming soon) where women share their views and experience.
• Make a donation. For as little as $1 a Week, you can help build the foundation for lasting peace.
• Join women everywhere in the This Week's Peace Action.

Send your own peace recommendations, contact information for peacemakers and policymakers we should engage, and your suggestions for future Turning the Tables projects to Mary Liepold.