The Embassy of Finland together with the U.S. Institute of Peace cordially invite you to a panel discussion on Women, Peace, and Security in Afghanistan: Prospects on the Way Forward.
Current citizen upraising and political changes taking place in Arab countries - known as the ‘Arab springs'-represent a historical opportunity for advancing gender equality and women's rights. Women of the region have proven to be key actors and crucial agents of change on processes of transition initiated this year.
Ready for a rare opportunity? Join us for a SPECIAL LIVE Global Room for Women Teleconference as we have personal conversations with 5 courageous filmmakers and women featured in the award-winning film, BUDRUS - about a Palestinian village that succeeds through non-violence to save their land from the Separation Wall. How on Earth did they do it?
Reena, a member of the Revolutionary Association of the women of Afghanistan (RAWA), will address American audiences via live video stream from Afghanistan.
Distinguished Speakers:
• UNAMA - UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan - Ms. Georgette Gagnon, Director Human Rights Unit & Representative OHCHR - Kabul, Afghanistan
• Dr. Sima Samar - Chairperson, Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission - Statement
Women are constantly forced to negotiate for their rights between family, community and the state. But situations of conflict, strife and unrest pose myriad different challenges to them and render their negotiations with these institutions extremely complex. To understand women's gendered roles, issues and problems in conflict zones, a two-day conference will be organized on 5-6th Feb. 2011 in Mumbai.
A Women Peace Makers Asia Regional Network is going to be launched in Kathmandu from January 26-February 1, 2011 organizing “Women in Action for Peacebuilding, Locally and Internationally” a roundtable exchange program with International Peace Makers from Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nepal.
