Outreach ＆ sensitization on the Afghan Peace Process This project envisages enhancing meaningful involvement of women in the Afghan peace process contributing to overall sustainable peace. An aligned initiative is currently being financed by Global Affairs Canada and in implementation. The proposed initiative focuses on capacity strengthening, creating access to the peace process and supporting an inclusive peace process through women’s participation structurally. We will incorporate the existing elements of the ongoing initiative and enlarge the overall impact.
When women are involved in peace agreements, there is a 35% probability that the peace agreement will last at least 15 years. While women are ideologically diverse, they are key for sustainable peace in Afghanistan. The US-Taliban talks have increased fear among Afghan women and the international community that the social and human rights gains of the last 18 years, since the fall of the Taliban, most notably on women's rights, will be sacrificed. The official intra-Afghan talks have not (yet) made any meaningful reference to women’s issues. While the various track I and II processes have included female delegates, the level of women’s participation is mixed and often decided upon last minute. Women leaders are struggling to respond to these events in a structural, inclusive and well-prepared manner. Improved institutional rights and inclusive participation of women and girls in the Afghan peace processes contributing to sustainable peace for all in Afghanistan 1) An Advisory Committee comprised of around ten representatives—including men—from a variety of organizations such as civil society groups, peacebuilding initiatives, think tanks, media groups, and other relevant entities. 
2) The national Core Group, which will be the thirty women -and young women- selected to be the primary beneficiaries of the project. The composition of this group will be determined through a transparent and consultative process, with guidance from the Advisory Committee. Once established, the group will receive specialized skill-building and mentoring aimed at bolstering their capacity to serve as strategic, highly skilled and credible actors in the peace process. They will receive mentoring and capacity building in a range of areas, including strategic planning and scenario building; technical training in issues relevant to the peace process, including mediation, negotiation, power-sharing, constitutional reform, transitional justice and any issues that emerge in the peace process. Local groups will be formed based on existing groups with the same aimes, which on the long term can lead to local core groups (depending on the length of the project) 
3) The National Circle of Allies (CoA) will consist of a diverse group of initiatives, groups and personalities committed to an inclusive peace process that protects the gains achieved in the last eighteen years. The goal is to establish a CoA that extends beyond traditional allies and supporters of women’s rights. Through targeted advocacy and dialogue, the IPF will seek to gain support and buy-in from men; traditional actors, including religious figures, tribal elders; political actors across the spectrum; communities in conflict affected areas, and other relevant and influential groups and actors. This will also be extended to the local level.