She Talks Peace

Lebanese journalist, writer, and peacebuilder Sawssan Abou Zahr joins She Talks Peace to unpack the human cost of ongoing conflicts in Lebanon and Palestine. From families forced to flee their homes to journalists risking their lives to document the truth, Sawssan shares powerful stories of resilience, resistance, and survival. The conversation explores the role of peace journalism, grassroots action, and the urgent need for accountability from global powers in the face of continuing violence and displacement.🎧 Tune in to She Talks Peace for real stories of peacebuilders, changemakers, and everyday heroes across Asia and beyond.For more updates, follow She Talks Peace on these platforms: Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTubeDisclaimer: 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. 

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.🎧 Tune in to She Talks Peace for real stories of peacebuilders, changemakers, and everyday heroes across Asia and beyond.Discover Dr. Nesreen Barwari’s Memoir: In the Land of a Thousand Springs, available on Amazon : https://a.co/d/0bRdofr6 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. 

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. 🎧 Tune in to She Talks Peace for real stories of peacebuilders, changemakers, and everyday heroes across Asia and beyond.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. We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Share your feedback here: https://forms.gle/EwayzcG7wtiUnoEo9

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.🎧 Tune in to She Talks Peace for real stories of peacebuilders, changemakers, and everyday heroes across Asia and beyond.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. We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Share your feedback here: https://forms.gle/EwayzcG7wtiUnoEo9

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.🎧 Tune in to She Talks Peace for real stories of peacebuilders, changemakers, and everyday heroes across Asia and beyond.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. We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Share your feedback here: https://forms.gle/EwayzcG7wtiUnoEo9

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.🎧 Tune in to She Talks Peace for real stories of peacebuilders, changemakers, and everyday heroes across Asia and beyond.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. We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Share your feedback here: https://forms.gle/EwayzcG7wtiUnoEo9