Sara Formisano – Italy

Sara Formisano

Occupation/Title

Consultant on Conflict Resolution and Peace Building, Specializing in Women’s Participation in Peace Processes

Country of Origin

Italy

Summary/About Me

Sara Formisano is a seasoned expert in Gender, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Human Rights, Peace Operations, Mediation, and Conflict Management. With extensive experience as an International Observer for the Ceasefire Transitional Security Arrangement Monitoring and Verification Mechanism in South Sudan, Sara has a strong background in political science and gender rights. She holds a post-graduate degree in Gender Rights from the Latin America Social Science Institute, studied Public Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and completed training as an International Investigator on Gender-Based Violence at The Hague. Currently, she consults on conflict resolution and peace building, with a focus on enhancing women’s participation in peace processes through collaborations with international organizations including the United Nations Institute for Training and Research and the European Commission.

Areas of Expertise

• Gender and Sexual Reproductive Health
• Human Rights
• Peace Operations and Mediation
• Conflict Management
• Women’s Participation in Peace Processes

Professional Experience

• International Observer: Ceasefire Transitional Security Arrangement Monitoring and Verification Mechanism, South Sudan (Intergovernmental Authority on Development)
• Consultant: Conflict Resolution and Peace Building, specializing in women’s participation in peace processes. Collaborates with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, the European Commission, and various international consultancies.

Key Initiative

Social Change Initiative (SCI): EqualPower for LastingPeace

•  Focus: Sara’s SCI aims to advance gender equality in peace processes by addressing barriers to women’s participation. The initiative, titled “EqualPower for LastingPeace,” seeks to disseminate successful women’s peace initiatives and best practices in peace negotiations, with the goal of scaling up successful experiences from Ukraine and Sudan to foster lasting peace.

Skills

• Gender Rights Advocacy
• Conflict Resolution
• Peacebuilding
• Mediation
• International Consultancy

Additional Brief:

Sara Formisano’s SCI, “EqualPower for LastingPeace,” is designed to promote gender equality in peace processes by removing obstacles to women’s involvement. By scaling successful peace initiatives from Ukraine and Sudan, the project aims to contribute to lasting peace through enhanced participation of women in peace negotiations.