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INDIA CHAPTER

The India Chapter of WCAPS was established to amplify the voices and leadership of women of color—particularly those from diverse and marginalized communities in India—within the spheres of peacebuilding, security, and conflict transformation.


Our purpose is to create a dynamic platform that nurtures dialogue, builds capacity, and forges connections among women changemakers, practitioners, academics, and policymakers across India.

Goals for India and the region

The WCAPS India Chapter is committed to achieving measurable and sustainable outcomes that advance peace, security, and justice through the leadership of women of color. Our targeted goals include:

Amplify Women’s Leadership: Increase the representation and influence of women of color in peacebuilding, security policy, and conflict transformation spaces across India.

Strengthen Capacity: Build the skills, knowledge, and networks of women activists, practitioners, and community leaders to drive effective and culturally relevant interventions.

Promote Inclusive Dialogue: Foster platforms for cross-sectoral dialogue and collaboration among women from diverse backgrounds to address conflict and security challenges.

Influence Policy and Practice: Advocate for gender-responsive policies and programs at local, state, and national levels that prioritize the needs and rights of marginalized women.

Support Resilience and Healing: Develop community-based initiatives that support survivors of conflict and violence and promote social cohesion and healing.

Raise Awareness: Increase public understanding of the intersectional issues affecting women of color in India related to peace and security.

These objectives guide our work towards building a more just, peaceful, and equitable society where women of color are empowered as change agents.

Mission: The WCAPS India Chapter focuses on advancing peace, security, and conflict transformation through the leadership and empowerment of women of color across India.

Our work centers on addressing the unique and intersectional challenges faced by marginalized women in diverse communities—rural and urban, indigenous, caste-affected, religious minorities, and more.

Scope

The WCAPS India Chapter focuses on advancing peace, security, and conflict transformation through the leadership and empowerment of women of color across India. Our work centers on addressing the unique and intersectional challenges faced by marginalized women in diverse communities—rural and urban, indigenous, caste-affected, religious minorities, and more.

Our scope includes: Gender and Conflict: Tackling the root causes and impacts of conflict on women and girls, including gender-based violence and discrimination.

Inclusive Peacebuilding: Promoting women’s meaningful participation in peace processes, decision-making, and policy formation at local, regional, and national levels.

Security and Human Rights: Addressing issues of human security such as displacement, militarization, and civil rights, with a gender-sensitive approach.

Climate and Environmental Security: Exploring how environmental degradation and climate change disproportionately impact women and how they can lead sustainable solutions.

Capacity Building and Leadership Development: Equipping women with skills, networks, and platforms to become effective leaders and advocates for change.

Our focus is intersectional, culturally rooted, and geared toward transforming systems that perpetuate inequality and conflict. We aim to foster resilience and collective power among women to build a just and peaceful society.

Get Involved

There are many meaningful ways to contribute and be part of this transformative journey:

Become a Member: Connect with a vibrant community of changemakers dedicated to promoting justice and equity.

Volunteer: Offer your skills, time, and expertise to support our programs, events, and outreach efforts.

Attend Events: Participate in workshops, webinars, and dialogues to learn, share, and network.

Spread the Word: Help us raise awareness by sharing our mission and work through your networks and social media.

Support Our Work: Consider donating or sponsoring activities that empower women leaders and foster sustainable peace.