“When the last break came, I thought that one of the things that we women are most skilled at is building bridges.” – Aygün Atilla’s piece on Bianet.

Aygün Atilla’s recent article discusses the stereotypical and superficial portrayal of women in media and culture, especially around International Women’s Day, and the ongoing struggle for gender equality. She argues that real women are far ahead of these depictions, supporting and empowering each other in their daily lives. Atilla also shares her experience at the DPI event titled “Women in Peacebuilding: Women’s Active Participation in Conflict Resolution,” where she was surprised to see such a diverse group of women from different political neighbourhoods and backgrounds coming together. She notes how the women gradually connected during the breaks, finding the best ways to bond with each other through words and actions. “When the last break came, I thought that one of the things that we women are most skilled at is building bridges,” Atilla remarks. She emphasizes that women excel at building connections, and her observations from the DPI event underscore the significance of bringing together women from diverse backgrounds to foster connection, mutual support, and active participation in conflict resolution and peacebuilding efforts.

For full article in Turkish: https://bianet.org/yazi/cicek-kelebek-saksi-avize-ya-da-ropdosambr-293103