OWEN - Mobile Akademie für Geschlechterdemokratie und Friedensförderung
OWEN – Mobile Akademie für Geschlechterdemokratie und Friedensförderung e. V. has been promoting civil society, gender democracy, and peace in Central and Eastern Europe since 1992. With projects like the "Youth Dialogue Academy," it strengthens the dialogue and active participation of young people in peace processes.
About OWEN – Mobile Akademie für Geschlechterdemokratie und Friedensförderung e. V.
editOWEN – Mobile Akademie für Geschlechterdemokratie und Friedensförderung e. V. is a committed organization that has been promoting the strengthening and development of civil society, gender democracy, and peace since its founding in 1992. With a particular focus on Central and Eastern Europe, OWEN organizes political education work and dialogue processes both within Germany and internationally.
Key Products and Services
editOWEN offers a variety of projects and initiatives that focus on dialogue and peace work, empowerment and gender democracy, as well as history and memory. A standout project is "CONTACT 3.0 – Youth Dialogue Academy," which empowers young people in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Germany to actively contribute to peacebuilding in the conflict region around Nagorno-Karabakh. Through workshops and dialogues, methods of non-violent conflict resolution are taught and local initiatives are promoted.
Mission and Values
editThe main mission of OWEN is to create a fairer and more peaceful society through education and dialogue. The organization advocates for changing power relations and promotes the active participation of women in social change. OWEN places great importance on inclusion, collaboration, and the promotion of gender justice.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editOWEN is committed to sustainable peace processes and the promotion of gender democracy. Through projects like "Frauengedächtnis," the biographical method is used as a dialogue approach to reflect on historical developments and patriarchal structures. These initiatives aim to encourage women to take on their responsibility as agents of social change and to shape a gender-just future.
Current Initiatives
editOWEN is active in civil conflict resolution and peace work, as shown by the position paper on the German debate about peace. Additionally, the academy organizes events such as Playback Theater for dialogue and change to promote creative approaches to conflict resolution. OWEN remains an important player in international peace work and continuously advocates for the promotion of gender democracy and civil society dialogue.
Through its diverse projects and initiatives, OWEN significantly contributes to the promotion of peace and gender justice and remains an indispensable partner in international education and peace work.