[1][2] The program was born with the aim of building bridges between theory and feminist activism, using different networks, in order to promote and generate a multiplier effect in such a way that it would entail a substantial improvement in women's lives and the construction of peace.
Under the co-direction of Langle de Paz and Benítez, in Washington D.C, the program is anchored in the Foundation Culture of Peace, chaired by Federico Mayor, and located in Madrid, Spain.
In spite of the institutionalization of Women's Knowledge International in 2011, the development of this initiative started long before through diverse projects: A pioneer gender studies program in Puerto Rico.
It is recognized as the most important congress of interdisciplinary feminist topics worldwide; began in 1999, and arrived in Spain in 2008, by initiative of Teresa Langle de Paz, with the collaboration of the University Complutense of Madrid.
The frame of the congress was the idea "New Borders: Dares and Challenges" and the slogan "Equality is not a utopia", congregating thousands of people from the academic world and the feminists social movements.
[5] The target of this project was to bring together different organizations, experts, intellectuals, artists and writers of both sides of Mediterranean basin for debate about the role of women in the construction of peace and democracy.
Gender equality is established as a human right, an end and a means in itself for culture of peace agendas; it conforms a basic element in the constitution of democratic and non violent societies.
This Declaration expresses that peace is not only the absence of armed conflict, but the existence of social harmony, wellbeing and equality the eradication of poverty, and respect for democracy and human rights.
In the first four years of activity of Women's Knowledge International up to this date (2016), diverse educational actions have been undertaken, and different work lines developed around its main goals.
In upcoming years, these projects are likely to be expanded as samples of a successful adaptable development model into new territories like Gambia and Tanzania, or Guatemala, Bolivia and Puerto Rico.