Even peace has fled us and does not want to return. From Vision to Action: Women, Feminism and Peace in Africa Peace, as we see it, it’s way beyond the silence of guns, and it feels far off. We face unprecedented rise of right­wing authorities, extremely militarized governments, severe environmental destruction, incessant extraction of scarce resources, disproportionate population growth and widespread social discontent. Peace is essential for societies to thrive and contribute to economic and social well-being. Policies, missions, advice and resolu­tions on peacebuilding and peacekeeping, such as the United Nations resolution 1325, have been adopted, but have not brought real peace. In the 21st century, we are experiencing a massive increase in armed conflicts and nuclear threats. The multilateral development of resolu­tions seems to have stalled, exposing the limits of current approaches. To resist and dismantle the growing reality of militariza­tion and oppression, we must embrace and implement feminist transformative approaches- collective organizing that challenges hierarchies and builds power from the ground up, inclusive practices of care, solidarity, and lead­ership that center women’s voices and marginalized com­munities, and reimagined spaces for dialogue, resistance and action that disrupt patriarchal, militarized power and economic exploitation while nurturing local agency. Peacebuilding and peacekeeping are active, urgent tasks, and essential ingredients in"cooking the peace dish"- a metaphor for crafting a future where real and sustainable peace takes center stage. 4 Gender Justice Competence Center Sub-Saharan Africa