Women in Chad push for greater role in peacebuilding
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In Sarh, Chad, Salam Peace Initiative gathered civil society members to discuss how women and young people can contribute to peace, social cohesion, and conflict prevention.
The group met on the International Day of Peace, September 21, 2026, at the Ngarta Tombalbaye Palace of Arts and Culture. Over 60 people from local organizations participated in the discussion, focusing on barriers to women’s involvement in decision-making and ways to increase their community roles.
Krata Kouelngar Eugenie of Euro Koul Art urged women to speak up and participate in decisions affecting their communities, believing their experience could help build peace. Allarassem Nadjibé Tryphène, a journalist, emphasized that everyone shares responsibility for peace and encouraged women and girls to use their voices to prevent conflict and promote dialogue. Salam Peace Initiative’s local representative, Bolnan Frederic, also called on young people and organizations to work together to support local development.
Participants considered how women can contribute to solving problems facing their communities.
