Speak Up, Speak Out

Monica McWilliams recounts her journey from grassroots advocacy on women's issues to co-founding the Northern Ireland Women's Coalition and participating in the negotiations that led to the Good Friday Agreement.

She blends personal memoir with practical insights about inclusive politics, peacebuilding, and the role of women in conflict resolution.

The book discusses the challenges of engaging with armed actors and building cross-community coalitions amid prolonged violence.

McWilliams highlights strategies for listening, relationship-building, and creating democratic institutions that can sustain peace.

Her account offers lessons for practitioners and readers interested in conflict transformation and post-conflict reconstruction.