The Mindanao peace negotiations, public participation and the UN
Irene M. Santiago spoke at the UN as part of the review process of the UN Peacebuilding Commission. On her right is Sophie Haspeslagh, policy analyst at Conciliation Resources; and on her left is Andrew Tomlinson, executive director of the Quaker UN Office.
“The only way to manage people’s expectations and fears is to ensure that significant publics are part of the peace process.” This is one of the central messages shared by Irene M. Santiago, Chair and CEO of the Mindanao Commission on Women during a lunchtime event at the United Nations on 26 May. The event was organized by the Mission of Norway, the Quaker UN Office, and the Conciliation Resources which is part of the International Monitoring Team. (more…)
… instead of joining the conflicting parties. This is the peacebuilders’ training, MCW provides for the Mothers for Peace Circles, usually undertaken by Irene M. Santiago, Chair and CEO, Arlene M. Lozano, Program Officer, and Geejay Arriola, Media and Arts Director. Read more about the training in General Santos City, January 29-30, on