The Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP), the Permanent Mission of Norway, UN Women, Coalición 1325 and Cordaid
INVITE YOU TO A PANEL DISCUSSION ON WOMEN'S ACTIONS FOR PEACE IN COLOMBIA: PROSPECTS & CHALLENGES FOR WOMEN IN THE PEACE PROCESS

Monday, 11 November 2013
Meeting with CEDAW Experts on the General Recommendation on Women in Conflict Prevention, Conflict and Post-conflict Situations

Time: 1:15pm – 2:45pm

Venue: Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations 633 Third Avenue, 29th floor
Sponsors: GNWP and the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations

IPI's Women, Peace & Security Series

Not Just a Numbers Game: Increasing Women's Participation in UN Peacekeeping Operations

UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (UNSCR 1325) recognizes that international peace and security is intrinsically linked to equality between men and women, and it also champions women's inclusion in all aspects of international security decision-making.

In this lecture, Navi Pillay, High Commissioner for Human Rights, will highlight the importance of accountability for an effective implementation of the women, peace and security agenda and will outline challenges and promising practices concerning the integration of a gender perspective in criminal prosecution, reparations, truth and reconciliation commissions and institutional reforms.

The Women Peacemakers Program (WPP), in cooperation with Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC) and Conciliation Resources, is proud to invite you to the following event, hosted by the Permanent Mission of the Netherlands:

The overall aim of the meeting will be to review current approaches and to invigorate and generate momentum for scaling up good practices and applying more effective strategies for implementation of the women, peace and security resolutions at national and regional levels. The specific objectives of the meeting are to:

Join us for a memorable afternoon of award presentation and responses by authors and illustrators. Come meet and talk with the honored guests, including Award winners and honorees. Enjoy a reception and an opportunity for book signing after formal presentation of the awards. All the award books will be available for purchase. This event is free and open to all. Reservations are not needed. Please come and enjoy!