In collaboration with Besme International Group for Humanitarian Assistance, a not- for- profit organization, the ESCWA centre for Women is conducting a capacity building workshop on "Enhancing Yemeni women’s capacity and promoting political Participation and Women, Peace and Security Agenda". This workshop is a capacity development on women's participation in Yemen's peace process. The Centre for Women will lead the substantive discussions. The workshop targets approximately 18 women activists and leaders with ongoing engagement in the current process and will foster for expanding their influence and impact. 

The workshop aims at equipping women with skills relating to political participation as well as advancing the role of civil society in responding to the WPS agenda. It will enhance the capacity of the Yemeni women to bring forward the women peace and security agenda. The workshop aims at building coalition among the participating officials and hosting women from Syria and Libya to expand the prospects of replication and sharing of experiences among women in the region.