The latest studies on gender and peacebuilding have recognized an intersection between gender-based violence protection programs implemented by civil society organization and peacebuilding. Peacebuilding initiatives have proven be to be successful in addressing the underlying causes of conflict and promoting sustainable peace.

Gender-based violence is both a cause and a consequence of conflict, disrupting social cohesion and undermining peacebuilding processes. This social phenomenon necessitates the intervention of effective GBV protection strategies for the purpose of ensuring gender equality and fostering a safe and inclusive society.

Civil society organizations also play a pivotal role in addressing the intersecting between GBV protection programs and peacebuilding by advocating for survivor rights, implementing prevention programs, and fostering community resilience.

The conflict has turned Syrian into a site for deeply disrupted societal structures, intensifying vulnerabilities, particularly among women and girls, and expanding incidents of gender-based violence. With the escalation of the conflict, civil society organizations (CSOs) emerged as active actors in addressing the humanitarian and social implications, including GBV, and contributed to broader peacebuilding efforts

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