The Security Council and women, peace and security (WPS): Fostering practical action
Co-organized by the Permanent Missions of Germany, Spain and Namibia, in collaboration with UN Women, this is a high-level event of the WPS Focal Points Network, which aims to strengthen women’s role in conflict prevention, women’s meaningful participation in peace processes and their protection from sexual and gender-based violence.
In two years’ time, the historic UN Security Council resolution 1325 on WPS marks its 20th anniversary, yet the WPS agenda still faces significant gaps and its normative framework needs to be developed further.
The event features a discussion about the practical steps necessary to overcome shortcomings, such as the limited inclusion of women in peace negotiations.
Speakers include:
- Heiko Maas, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Germany
- Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Namibia
- Josep Borrell, Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Spain
A panel discussion with:
- Margot Wallström, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sweden
- Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director, UN Women
RSVP: Please RSVP by 20 September, 12.00 p.m., to Orphée-Luisa Dorschner and Sarah-Yvette Rohrer, +1 212 610 9779, pol-hosp1-vn[at]newy.diplo.de, pol-hosp10-vn[at]newy.diplo.de.
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