Direct, practical advice and technical support to mediators, peace process actors and women in and around peace processes; and to humanitarian and development professionals 

Country and issue briefs across peace, security, humanitarian and development themes

Mentoring, coaching and side-by-side support for personnel in a range of organisations

Programme and policy development, design and implementation

Support on the design of effective advocacy and communications strategies and products

Policy-relevant research and analysis, peer reviews and research design

Athena's specialists design, provide, coach, train and share on gendered and inclusive approaches. We blend extensive technical sectoral expertise with deep knowledge and practice around process design. We offer thoughtfully inclusive and gendered support to people working across the spectrum of organisations and institutions on mediation, conflict resolution, peacemaking, peacebuilding, humanitarian and development issues.

Despite an impressive set of international laws and standards, women and girls remain disproportionately affected by armed violence and conflict and excluded from processes of resolution and justice-seeking for war crimes. ‘Including gender perspectives’ is a phrase often used without substance. At Athena we provide innovative ways and fresh ideas for integrating analysis and action on gender equality and women's rights into peace, development and humanitarian efforts.  

Women's Rights and Gender Justice

Conflict resolution and peace processes are complex and multifaceted. Working toward sustainable inclusive peace demands in-depth substance, attention to detail, process knowledge and skills, and credibility. Athena provides a range of entities with specialist advice and support in contexts at war, and recovering from war, from Afghanistan to Libya, Myanmar, Central America, Yemen, South Sudan, the Philippines and beyond.

Peace promotion and support

The rights and needs of people who have experienced violence, torture, intimidation and human rights abuse is a specialist area for Athena Consortium with particular attention to survivor-centred programming, policy advice and analysis. 

Survivors of Violence: Rights and Standards

An extensive publication record attests to our abilities to generate evidence-informed analysis and research. 

What We Do

Athena's work includes: