To address issues peculiar to the households of political, military and security officials, exploring the benefits to families exposed to security risk and support for wives of slain officers.
The Conference on Women, Peace & Security is a global platform aimed at advancing the role of women in peace processes, conflict resolution, and security frameworks. It is anchored in UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent resolutions that emphasize the need for women’s full, equal, and meaningful participation in peace and security efforts.
Key Objectives:
- Promote Women’s Leadership: Highlight and advocate for women’s inclusion in decision-making roles in peace negotiations, security forces, and governance.
- Conflict Prevention & Resolution: Address the role of women in early warning systems, conflict mediation, and post-conflict recovery.
- Gender-Based Violence (GBV): Develop strategies to prevent and respond to gender-based violence in conflict and post-conflict settings.
- Strengthen Policy Frameworks: Encourage the implementation of national action plans (NAPs) on Women, Peace, and Security.
- Empower Grassroots Participation: Recognize the role of local women’s organizations in building and sustaining peace.
Program Highlights:
- Keynote Speeches: Insights from global leaders, UN officials, and women peacebuilders.
- Thematic Panels: Discussions on:
- Women’s role in peace processes and conflict prevention.
- Addressing gender-based violence during and after conflicts.
- Women’s economic empowerment in post-conflict recovery.
- Workshops: Interactive sessions focusing on capacity building, leadership skills, and developing inclusive policies.
- Case Studies: Sharing success stories of women-led peacebuilding initiatives and their impact.
- Networking Sessions: Creating opportunities for partnerships among policymakers, NGOs, and women’s organizations.
Expected Outcomes:
- Policy Recommendations: Practical strategies for integrating gender perspectives into peace and security frameworks.
- Strengthened Networks: Building alliances among women leaders, governments, and international organizations.
- Commitments to Action: Renewed commitments to implement the Women, Peace, and Security agenda at national and international levels.
- Support for Women Leaders: Empowering women to lead in conflict resolution and recovery processes.
The conference underscores the understanding that sustainable peace cannot be achieved without women’s full participation. By amplifying women’s voices and leadership, it aims to build more inclusive, just, and peaceful societies.
