Women of Color in Peace, Security and Conflict Transformation The Race Across the Pond Initiative: Women of Color in the Healthcare System Series
ABOUT THE RACE ACROSS THE POND INITIATIVE The Race Across the Pond Initiative (RAP Initiative) is a WCAPS’ international project, which explores, from an intersectional lens (e.g. gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability...), how constructed race and racism impact the lives and human security of communities of color globally, particularly for women and girls, and threaten international peace and security. The RAP Initiative aims to place the topic of racism at the center of national and international peace and security debates and discussions. At the RAP Initiative, we raise the voices of women of color who are leading change in their countries and beyond, we reflect on how to challenge the collective and individual toxic mentalities across cultures, and we discuss experiences, lessons learned and strategies to combat racism, white supremacy and intersectional discrimination. The RAP Initiative provides a safe space for reflection, dialogue and action to foster mutual understanding, sustainable peace, and inclusive security for all, by leveraging multiple resources and energies, and fostering synergies with local, national and international actions and actors. The Women of Color in the Healthcare System Series The RAP Initiative is primarily structured around Series (topic-based projects). The Women of Color in the Healthcare System Series explores how individual and collective behaviors and systems perpetuate racial discrimination and impact the health of communities of color, in particular women and girls of color, at national, regional and international levels. This series is a platform of knowledge production and exchange, and provides a space to reflect on strategies and solutions to tackle inequalities and inequities in healthcare globally. ABOUT WCAPS FRANCE WCAPS France seeks to advance the leadership and professional development of women of color in the fields of peace and security in France and continental Europe, and to promote anti-racism, diversity and inclusion policies in national affairs and foreign affairs. WCAPS France embodies the principles of “Liberté, Egalité et Fraternité“, and, as such, provides a safe and supporting forum for our members and allies that encourages stimulating discussions, elevates the diversity of voices of women of color in peace and security in France and beyond, and fosters an inclusive and active professional network. WCAPS France aims to challenge toxic mentalities grounded in gender inequality, racism and discrimination, and enhance peaceful dialogue, inclusive security and social cohesion.
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