Peacebuilding efforts in Thailand require the active involvement of women from all backgrounds, highlighting the need for inclusive policies that empower women and marginalised groups to create a just and lasting peace, local activists said.
The King Prajadhipok's Institute (KPI), in collaboration with civil society organisations advocating for gender equality, recently hosted a forum titled "Women and the Acceleration of Peace" to address concerns about the involvement of women and girls in fostering a harmonious country.
Attendees emphasised the urgent need to enhance women's participation and integrate their voices into the peace process. KPI deputy secretary general Thawilwadee Bureekul also highlighted the importance of women's involvement in policy and decision-making at the parliamentary level, noting their involvement in politics is often limited due to their distrust of the parliamentary system.
