High Level Panel Discussion: Addressing Sexual Violence during Armed Conflict: Challenges in Reintegrating Girls and Girl-Mothers into Communities

To Commemorate the 10th Anniversary of SCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security The Permanent Mission of Côte d'Ivoire to the United Nations Invites you to a high level panel discussion:

Addressing Sexual Violence during Armed Conflict: Challenges in Reintegrating Girls and Girl-Mothers into Communities

September 28th, Tuesday 3:00 – 6:00pm UNHQ - NLB Conference room 2

SCR 1325 and its ‘sister' resolutions (1820, 1888, 1889) call on States to put an end to impunity for perpetrators of sexual and other forms of violence against women and girls; increase participation of women in all peace processes; and protect and respect the rights of women and girls in post-conflict situations. This event will contribute to the UN's dialogue on successful, post-conflict reintegration strategies for women, girls and girl-mothers and will also identify gaps and areas for improvement towards development of comprehensive strategies and approaches for implementing these important resolutions for women.

Panel Overview

Implementation of SCR 1325: Progress and challenges after 10 years Ms. Rachel Mayanja, Special Adviser to the Secretary General on Gender Issues and the Advancement of Women

Member state perspectives on National Action Plans: Côte d'Ivoire and Nepal
Addressing conflict related sexual violence as a critical component of the broader Women, Peace and Security Agenda

Perspectives on resolutions 1820 and 1888 Ms. Margot Wallstrom, SRSG Sexual Violence in Conflict

Reintegrating Girls and Girl-mothers Affected by Armed Conflict: Addressing stigmas and other obstacles impacting reintegration prospects for vulnerable girls

UNICEF (Representative to be Named)

Professor Susan Mckay, University of Wyoming- Participatory Action Research (NGO)