Florence Bateson

Background

About Florence Bateson

I’m a feminist Project Lead and Gender Focal Point passionate about building inclusive societies where everyone’s voice is valued. For the past several years, I’ve led programs on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) and Culture, Arts and Peacebuilding across Lebanon and Iraq, advancing gender-responsive processes and supporting local activists, civil society organisations, and community leaders to center inclusive and feminist perspectives in conflict transformation. At PAX, I’ve worked across the West Asia region to integrate gender equity into policy, advocacy, and project design, ensuring that inclusivity isn’t an afterthought — it’s the foundation. I’m driven by collaboration, creativity, and the belief that sustainable peace is only possible when justice and equality are shared by all. Areas of focus: Women, Peace & Security (WPS)| Inclusive Peacebuilding | Gender Mainstreaming | Civil Society Engagement | Feminist Policy Advocacy Always open to connecting with others who care about feminist leadership, social justice, and transformative peace.