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UN PhotoWomen at Peace Tables in a Changing Geopolitical Context: Lessons from Sudan, Ethiopia and Libya
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Despite substantial advocacy for increased women's representation in peace processes, significant gaps persist in achieving gender-responsive, let alone transformative, peace and ceasefire efforts, and women in conflict continue to face significant risk of violence and reprisals for their work. This panel discussion aims to shed light on the crucial role of women in peacemaking within the African context, focusing specifically on the experiences and contributions of women from Sudan, Ethiopia, and Libya.
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By examining these cases and hearing first-hand from women peacebuilders, the discussion seeks to highlight both the opportunities and challenges associated with meeting the one-third representation threshold for women's participation in peace processes and the innovative strategies women have used to organize and make recommendations to member states and intergovernmental organizations.
Sudan, Ethiopia, and Libya offer valuable insights into the complex dynamics of current peace processes and women's participation.
- Eyerusalem Solomon Kibret, Executive Director TIMRAN representative of the Coalition for Women's Voice to National Dialogue in Ethiopia.
- Turkia Alwaer Founder of Radio Arete, Executive Director Awtaar Organization for Research and Social Development.
- Omayma Gutabi, Peace for Sudan, Executive Director of Sudan Democracy First Group (SDFG), Co-Creator of the Horn of Africa Network on Arms Control.
- Moderated by Dr. Thania Paffenholz, Inclusive Peace
The side event is organized is by the African Union, Inclusive Peace, the Permanent Mission of Ireland and UN Women.
The panel discussion will feature expert speakers, including representatives from Sudan, Ethiopia, and Libya, academics, and activists, who will provide insights into the role of women in peace processes. The event will also include a Q&A session for audience participation.