Ezabir Ali

Ezabir Ali

Ezabir Ali is a dedicated peacebuilder, healer, reconciliator, and women’s rights activist from Kashmir, with over 28 years of experience empowering women, particularly those affected by conflict. She is widely recognised for her pioneering work with half-widows, advocating for their rights and collaborating with Ulema (religious leaders) to secure a landmark fatwa addressing the ambiguity surrounding their remarriage. She has also been a strong advocate for their property rights, ensuring legal and social recognition for their needs.

As the Founder and Secretary of EHSAAS, Ezabir works to advance women’s rights and create safe spaces for dialogue and healing. Through her initiative, SAMANBAL, she fosters storytelling and reconciliation between polarized communities in Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh, helping women navigate the trauma of conflict. She also serves as an Executive Board Member of the Voluntary Health Association of India and is a Consultant for Conciliation Resources’ Gender Project in South Asia.

Ezabir’s global contributions include training mediators in Afghanistan and Southeast Asia and working on Track 2 Dialogue programs aligned with UN Resolutions 1325 and 2250 on women, peace, and security. Her peer-to-peer learning initiatives continue to shape peacebuilding practices worldwide, empowering women with conflict resolution and mediation skills.

Her impactful work has earned her prestigious recognition, including the Woman of Steel Award (JKPCC, 2022) and the Sanjoy Ghosh Award, presented by the Vice President of India, for her outstanding contributions to community peacebuilding.