UN WOMEN

Harapan Baru – New Hope

Women’s Peace Movement in Central Sulawesi

Women’s Peace Movement in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia tells the stories of four women who are building peace and resilience in communities shaped by conflict and disaster. Set against the complex history of Central Sulawesi, the documentary follows their journeys as they turn experiences of crisis and loss into collective actions by bringing communities together, strengthening livelihoods, supporting recovery and creating new possibilities for peace. Through their personal stories, the film reveals how women’s leadership often takes root in everyday spaces and relationships, quietly but powerfully transforming their communities.

Inong Peudame:

Together, We Were Brave

Tells the story of Acehnese women whose courage, voices and collective action helped shape the journey towards peace in Aceh, Indonesia. Against the backdrop of decades of conflict, the documentary traces the women’s movement that created space for women to come together, speak about their experiences and articulate their aspirations for peace. At the heart of this journey is Duek Pakat Inong Aceh (DPIA), or the Aceh Women’s Congress, which brought together women from diverse backgrounds and communities and amplified their voices at a critical moment in Aceh’s history.is the key to creating a lasting peace.