World Order Lab Participates in the Public Discussion on Women, Peace, and Security After 25 Years
World Order Lab extends its appreciation to the organizers, as well as all speakers, partners, and participants for providing an important platform to reflect on the progress and future of the Women, Peace and Security agenda. We value initiatives that strengthen women’s meaningful participation in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and decision-making, while supporting continued regional efforts to advance a more inclusive, peaceful, and secure Southeast Asia.
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World Order Lab’s Analyst Katherine Viella Irwanto and Zahra Shaffa Kamila participated in the Public Discussion on "Women, Peace, and Security After 25 Years: The Role of Women in Maintaining Peace & Security in Today’s World," held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Organized by The Habibie Center in collaboration with the UK Mission to ASEAN, the discussion convened policymakers, diplomats, civil society representatives, and international partners to reflect on the progress and future direction of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda in the region.
The discussion highlighted that women’s contributions to peace and security extend well beyond formal negotiation spaces, demonstrating how they advance conflict resolution through everyday community engagement, from sustaining local markets to rebuilding trust across divided groups. Participants also questioned whether women’s participation in the WPS agenda is truly meaningful and adequately protected. While implementation challenges remain, continued political commitment from governments and ASEAN institutions offers cautious optimism for sustaining progress.
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