Find out where women around the world wield political power - and why it matters.
Find out where women around the world wield political power - and why it matters.
Monica McWilliams
Monica McWilliams organized women across Catholic-Protestant lines in peace negotiations in Northern Ireland and formed the Northern Ireland Women’s Coalition, which introduced critical provisions into the Good Friday Agreement.
When peace negotiations started in Northern Ireland, Monica McWilliams organized women across Catholic-Protestant lines and formed a political party to gain formal access to the talks. The Northern Ireland Women’s Coalition (NIWC), established in 1996, introduced critical provisions on cross-community dialogue, social services, and human rights into the Good Friday Agreement. Today, McWilliams helps train women involved in peace processes around the world.
