International Conference: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security

2009-06-19 12:50
2009-06-20 12:50
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International Conference: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security

The Icelandic Ministry for Foreign Affairs in cooperation with the University of Iceland is holding an international conference on UN Security Council Resolution 1325 in Reykjavík, 19-20 June 2009.

The conference’s main focus will be on the implementation of an important aspect of 1325: How to ensure that women are included in formal and informal peace processes. It will address current practices in structuring peace processes as well as obstacles to women's participation. It will seek to evaluate policy options for governments, international organisations and NGOs for promoting women's participation in and ownership of peace processes and post-conflict administration.

We are inviting between eight and ten speakers with a strong commitment to resolution 1325 and extensive practical and/or theoretical experience of conflict zones and peace processes to share with us their knowledge, experience, ideas and, hopefully, some practical proposals for improving the implementation of 1325. The format will include panels and interactive workshops. The conference will be held in English.