Sidonia Gabriel is a critical observer of the geopolitical evolution and an innovative nexus thinker. For over 20 years, her focus lies in conflict analysis, peace processes, dialogue facilitation, negotiation and mediation as well as working peace throughout humanitarian, development and security cooperation. She has worked as a Human Security Advisor for the Swiss FDFA in Sri Lanka and Mozambique; prior to that she had advisory functions for the European Union, the United Nations as well as for local and international civil society organisations in various contexts. As a board member of Peace Women Across the Globe (PWAG) and as a member of the network Swiss Women in Peace Processes (SWIPP) she is strengthening women’s participation in political and mediation processes. She is currently a Senior Advisor for Fragility, Conflict and Human Rights at the Peace, Governance and Equality section of the Swiss Development Cooperation.