USIP Announces Pétronille Vaweka as the 2023 Women Building Peace Award Recipient

The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) is honored to announce Pétronille Vaweka of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as the recipient of the 2023 Women Building Peace Award.

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This prestigious international award, which is given annually, honors women of extraordinary commitment, leadership and impact who are working to build peace and resolve violent conflict in their communities. USIP’s Women Building Peace Council, comprised of distinguished experts and advisers, selected three finalists, and the winner, from over 150 nominations received from 42 countries.

Pétronille is the senior mediator for Engaged Women for Peace in Africa (FEPA), a network of women working in conflict-affected areas of eastern DRC. As National Deputy of the Transition from 2004 until 2008, Petronille was a lead negotiator with armed groups and has been a trainer and manager in the country’s National Stabilization and Reconstruction Program for more than a decade.

For information on the award, visit: www.usip.org/womenbuildingpeace

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The United States Institute of Peace is a national, nonpartisan, independent institute, founded by Congress and dedicated to the proposition that a world without violent conflict is possible, practical and essential for U.S. and global security. In conflict zones abroad, the Institute works with local partners to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict. To reduce future crises and the need for costly interventions, USIP works with governments and civil societies to build local capacities to manage conflict peacefully. The Institute pursues its mission by linking research, policy, training, analysis and direct action to support those who are working to build a more peaceful, inclusive world. Learn more about USIP

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