"It's the tears of a woman that broker peace!:" Women leaders unite to build peace in Bougainville

In May 2025, the United Nations in Papua New Guinea hosted its first ever 'Women, Peace and Security Summit' in Arawa, Bougainville. Over 150 women leaders from across Bougainville gathered together for two days to devise solutions to the most pressing security issues facing local and women girls, and to bolster women's role in local peacebuilding and decision making processes. Watch this video to hear from the participants what participating in the summit meant for them! Video by YouTube channel.