Participation

The Participation theme focuses on women’s representation and participation in peace processes, electoral process – as both the candidate and voter – UN decision-making positions, and in the broader social-political sphere.

The Security Council acknowledges the need for strategies to increase women’s participation in all UN missions and appointments to high-level positions in SCR 1325(OP3) and 1889(OP4) and further emphasises the need for women’s participation in peacebuilding processes (1889). 

Specifically, it calls for the mobilisation of resources for advancing gender equality and empowering women (OP14), reporting on the progress of women’s participation in UN missions (OP18), equal access to education for women and girls in post-conflict societies (OP11), and the increase of women’s participation in political and economic decision-making (OP15). Until this language translates into action, the potential for women’s full and equal contribution to international peace and security will remain unrealized.

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Regional Gender Community of Practice Workshop

The Regional Gender Community of Practice (CoP) includes UNDP CO gender focal points, gender advisors and analysts, gender project managers, gender experts attached to projects, Senior Management and Operations staff, and everyone else who are actively promoting gender mainstreaming in their work - all benefiting from the interaction and knowledge exchange within the CoP.

On-the-air Discussion on Women's Participation in Liberia's Recovery and the Impact of Post-Conflict Development on Women

Week long on-the-air discussion on women's participation in Liberia's recovery and the impact of post-conflict development on women broadcast on Liberia Women Democracy Radio (LWDR 91.1) - Liberia Women Media Action Committee (October; Liberia)

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Public Discussions on Women's Participation in Decision Making Positions Following the 2010 Elections

Public discussions on women's participation in decision making positions following the 2010 elections – Women Peacemakers Program (WPP) Burundi (October; Bujumbura, Burundi)

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A Breakthrough for Female Political Leaders?

Event Title* A Breakthrough for Female Political Leaders?
Speakers Dr. Isabelle Kürschner, Dr. Sarah Wiliart

The American Institute for Contemporary German Studies is pleased to invite you to a discussion on
Angela Merkel's Chancellorship: Fortunate Circumstances or a Breakthrough for Female Political Leaders?

with
Dr. Isabelle Kürschner
DAAD/AICGS Fellow

Women as Agents of Change: Advancing the Role of Women in Politics and Civil Society

The Institute for Inclusive Security is pleased to announce "Women as Agents, of Change: Advancing the Role of Women in Politics and Civil Society," a congressional hearing convened by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.

Conversation with Her Excellency Michelle Bachelet, President of Chile (2006-2009)

Location: National Press Club, Holeman Lounge, 529 14th Street NW, 13th Floor, Washington, DC 20045
Description: "Lessons of Leadership" discussion with Her Excellency Michelle Bachelet, moderated byDr. Julia Sweig, Nelson and David Rockefeller Senior Fellow; Director for Latin American Studies Council on Foreign Relations, part of the Madeleine K. Albright Women's Voices at the Aspen Institute Series

Gender Equality and Peace Operations: Seminar with Louise Olsson

The PRIO Gender Team has the pleasure of inviting you to a seminar with Dr. Louise Olsson of the Folke Bernadotte Academy, and author of Gender Equality and United Nations Peace Operations in Timor Leste.

Please register with seminar@prio.no if you want to take part in this seminar.

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