Ep. 157: Beyond Guns: Rethinking Peace and Security | Dr. Arifah Rahmawati

Peace looks different when women are no longer on the margins of decision-making.

In this episode of She Talks Peace, Dr. Arifah Rahmawati reflects on her journey in peacebuilding and the lessons she learned by listening closely to women affected by conflict and displacement.

Through stories from Indonesia and regional peace efforts in Southeast Asia, the conversation examines women’s political participation, gaps in national peace and security frameworks, and why sustainable peace requires moving beyond militarised responses toward human security led by women.

Recorded in early 2025, this episode reflects a moment in time. While some events discussed have since concluded, we are sharing this conversation for Dr. Arifah Rahmawati’s critical perspectives on women’s political participation and peacebuilding in Southeast Asia, which remain relevant beyond the news cycle.

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