Their historic achievements were recognised at the 30th anniversary of the Seminar on Peace in Asia and Women’s Role, the first inter-Korean citizens’ gathering. Women peacebuilders continue to pave the way, promoting a feminist vision of security. One such example is that Mongolia became the first state in Northeast Asia to join the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which entered into force in January 2021 – a key step for concrete denuclearization of the region. While highlighting these urgent challenges, participants also reaffirmed several important steps and progress made this year. As well as an increase in tensions including cross-strait relations and US – China competition, participants noted that the critical threats of the climate crisis and nuclear weapons underscore the need for peaceful means of resolution more than ever, as well as the crucial role of civil society in dialogue and solidarity. The dialogue was held for the second consecutive year online, amidst the ongoing uncertainty and difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to cause a widening of divides and inequalities in society. The continued need to focus on the urgent situation on the Korean Peninsula, including support and solidarity for actions to end the ongoing Korean War, was once again confirmed. Almost 30 participants from throughout the Northeast Asia region, as well as Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States gathered to discuss the current situation in the region, priorities and opportunities for peacebuilding, and planning for the coming year. The Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC) Northeast Asia convened the seventh annual Ulaanbaatar Process meeting on December 9, 2021.
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