Sarah Boukhary from the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue discusses challenges of gender equality in Yemen, decolonizing the aid sector, traffic culture in Sanaa, and importance of chewing qat in a male-dominated world. The podcast delves into navigating high-stakes negotiations in conflict zones, the unique role of a private organization in conflict resolution, and empowering Arab women to challenge stereotypes.
All issues are women's issues, breaking down barriers in discussions on diverse topics.
Private diplomacy is crucial for conflict resolution, including local insights and informed analysis.
Deep dives
Women's Issues Are Universal
All issues are considered women's issues, emphasizing that there are no separate categories for women's problems. From military matters to health, politics, and education, every aspect impacts women. The importance lies in acknowledging this universal relevance to ensure comprehensive discussions on diverse topics.
Private Diplomacy in Conflict Resolution
The Center for Humanitarian Dialogue engages in private diplomacy to prevent, mitigate, and resolve conflicts. In Yemen, the organization interacts at different levels, including supporting diplomatic efforts, providing local governance insights, and ensuring informed analysis of ground realities to contribute to sustainable conflict solutions.
Gender Dynamics in Conflict Mediation
The podcast highlights the challenges faced by women, especially in male-dominated conflict negotiations. Despite obstacles and biases, the speaker, a woman involved in mediation, emphasizes the importance of asserting oneself and engaging in dialogue on various issues beyond stereotypes. The significance of understanding local languages, cultures, and building trust in navigating complex conflict contexts is underscored.
Sarah Boukhary works with the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue on the peace process in Yemen. Yemen is not only one of the most severe humanitarian crises in the world, it is also at the very bottom of statistics on gender equality. So what is it like to be a woman, speaking up for peace, in the midst of a very male dominated world? How do we decolonize the aid sector, what's the problem with traffic culture in Sanaa, and why is chewing qat important? These are the some of the questions Sarah covers in this powerful conversation with Lars Peter Nissen.
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