CONFERENCE: Women in Peace Processes in Asia and the Pacific

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 20:00 to Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 20:00
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Participation
Peace Processes
Countries: 
Asia
Organization: 
Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue
Location: 
Nepal

Co-organised with the India-based organisation Women in Security, Conflict Management and Peace (WISCOMP), the roundtable will provide a forum for open exchange of experiences and for practical and creative discussions. It will be build on the HD Centre's experience in convening senior level roundtables such as with the Oslo forum retreats and similar Women at the Table events in Africa and Indonesia. Key questions will include:

  • What difference does it make when women are power brokers and are sitting at the peace table, representing the constituency of women as well as various political interests?

  • To what extent are women appointed to represent the interests of women? Conversely, what happens when women do not represent women's interest?

  • How are they perceived?

  • What challenges do women face in these situations?

  • What strategies can mediators use to ensure greater involvement of women at the table?

  • How does unequal gender representation affect peace processes?

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