Gender Equality in Peace & Security: The Role of Male Allies
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About this event
Join distinguished leaders across defense, diplomacy, and civil society for a conversation on men's role in advancing gender equality in peace and security. They will discuss strategies for engaging men and boys at all levels of decision-making, overcoming institutional barriers, and changing gender norms.
Featuring:
Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for South Asia and the Commonwealth and Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, United Kingdom
Ms. Pramila Patten, UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict
Maj. Gen. Patrick Cammaert, Former UN Force Commander, Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ambassador Don Steinberg, Founder, Mobilizing Men as Partners for Women, Peace and Security Project, Our Secure Future
Mr. Fikiri Nzoyisenga, Founder and Executive Director, Youth Coalition Against Gender-based Violence - SEMERERA, Burundi
Moderated by Ambassador Melanne Verveer, Executive Director, Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
This event will have live closed captioning.
Cosponsored by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security and Our Secure Future.
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Organizer Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace & Security
Organizer of Gender Equality in Peace & Security: The Role of Male Allies
Georgetown University’s Institute for Women, Peace & Security seeks to promote a more stable, peaceful, and just world by focusing on the important role women play in preventing conflict and building peace, growing economies, and addressing global threats like climate change and violent extremism. The Institute engages in rigorous research, hosts global convenings, advances strategic partnerships, and nurtures the next generation of leaders. It is housed within the Walsh School of Foreign Service.
