Ep. 162: Peace and Power: Gender, Extremism & Security in Indonesia | Dr. Suraiya Kamaruzzaman

Peace in Indonesia cannot be achieved without confronting the violence and discrimination that women face every day. Dr. Suraiya Kamaruzzaman breaks down the interconnected crises, social and economic inequality, violent extremism, and gender-based violence — that define Indonesia's non-traditional security landscape, from Aceh to Papua. She challenges the use of religious interpretation to restrict women's rights and their participation in peacebuilding, while also celebrating the rise of women ulamas and gender-sensitive fatwas as a transformative force. This episode is essential listening for anyone who believes that sustainable peace must be built with — and by — women.

This four-part episode series of She Talks Peace was recorded in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, also known as the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda.

Across the series, we spoke with Dr. Rahimah Abdulrahim, Dr. Amporn Marddent, Mr. Ejaz Min Khant, Dr. Dicky Sofjian, and Dr. Suraiya Kamaruzzaman to reflect on the past, present, and future of the WPS Agenda. Please note that some references, events, or perspectives shared may reflect the context and timing of the recordings, and certain developments may have since evolved.

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