Peace Agreements as a Means for Promoting Gender Equality and Ensuring Participation of Women – A Framework of Model Provisions

Report of the Expert Group Meeting in Ottawa, Canada.The expert group meeting on “Peace agreements as a means for promoting gender and ensuring participation of women – A framework of model provisions” was held in Ottawa, Canada, from 10 to 13 November 2003, at the Lester B. Pearson Building. It was organized by the United Nations Division for the Advancement of Women, Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DAW/DESA) in collaboration with the Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women and the Department of Political Affairs. Hosted by the Government of Canada, the meeting was attended by 10 experts from different regions, 21 observers (3 from the United Nations