2024 AWP

2024 AWP

The 6th International Conference on Action with Women and Peace

Name : The 6th International Conference on Action with Women and Peace

Topic : Approaching 25 Years of UNSCR 1325: Sharing Lessons Across UN Missions and Nations

Date : December 10, 2024

Location : Lotte Hotel Seoul

Host : Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea

Language : Korean, English

  • Opening Session

Opening Remarks

Kang Insun  2nd Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs

Keynote Speech  (*pre-recorded video message)

Julie Bishop  Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General on Myanmar
Sima Sami Bahous  UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director, UN Women *
Ingrid Gjerde  Chief of Defence Staff, Norwegian Armed Forces (Former Force Commander, UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)) *

Congratulatory Remarks  (*pre-recorded video message)

Batmunkh Battsetseg  Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mongolia *
Jacqueline O’Neill  Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security, Canada *
Olof Skoog  EU Special Representative for Human Rights *
Volker Türk  UN High Commissioner for Human Rights *
Jean-Pierre Lacroix  Under-Secretary-General, UN Department of Peace Operations (UNDPO) *

Panel Discussion 1

  • UN Peacekeeping Missions’ Operationalization of WPS Mandates on Promoting Women’s Meaningful Participation in Peace Processes

This session brings together mission leaders, gender advisors, and peacekeepers who have been involved in implementing WPS mandates, including increasing women’s meaningful participation in peace and political processes, and the integration of gender in the work of UN Peacekeeping Missions. Panelists will share promising practices, existing challenges, and key drivers to enhance WPS implementation in the field, including in transition of peace operations context. They will also provide insights on the significance of robust WPS language in peacekeeping mandates as we approach the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the landmark UNSCR 1325 next year.

Moderator

Louise Olsson  Research Director, Department of Global Politics, Norms and Societies, Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)

Panelists

Catherine Andela  Chief of Gender Unit, UN Department of Peace Operations (UNDPO)

Kasumi Nishigaya  Chief of Gender Affairs Unit and Senior Gender Advisor, UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)

Agbeko Koffi Sodjinou  Gender Affairs Officer, UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA)

Cecilia Erzuah  Force Gender Integration Mentor and Advisor, UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)

Yi Sungyeon  Liaison Officer, UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF)

Panel Discussion 2

  • Asian Countries’ Development and Implementation of WPS NAPs

This session convenes experts with in-depth knowledge of the development, implementation and monitoring of WPS National Action Plans (NAPs) in select Asian countries, including the Republic of Korea, Japan, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka, along with an expert on ASEAN WPS Regional Action Plan adopted in 2022. The panelists will discuss approaches specific to the region, best practices and lessons learned, and identify areas for future cooperation to promote the WPS agenda in the region and beyond.

Moderator

Norul Rashid  Policy Advisor on Governance, Peace and Security, UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

Panelists

Rodora Babaran  Director of Human Development, ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Department of the ASEAN Secretariat  (*virtual live participation)

Maria Victoria Balleza  Chief Executive Officer, Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP)

Ryoko Yonamine  Gender Specialist on Women, Peace and Security, Ph.D Student at Osaka Jogakuin University

Yoon Jiso  Director, Center for International Development and Cooperation, Korean Women’s Development Institute (KWDI)

Special Session

  • Seeking Peace in Myanmar – Women as Catalysts for Change

This session aims to underscore the importance of incorporating a gender perspective into efforts to build sustaining peace in Myanmar. Panelists will explore how women can act as catalysts for peace in and around Myanmar and highlight the importance of promoting women’s participation in finding a peaceful solution in the interests of the people in Myanmar. They will also discuss how the international community can help create a safe and enabling environment for women peacebuilders to carry out their vital work.

Moderator

Shin Heisoo  Chair, Board of Directors, Korea Center for UN Human Rights Policy (KOCUN)

Special Guest

Julie Bishop  Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General on Myanmar

Panelists

Christine Arab  Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, UN Women

Lee Yanghee  Board Chair, International Child Rights Center (InCRC)

Richard Horsey  Senior Myanmar Adviser, International Crisis Group

May Sabe Phyu  Director, Gender Equality Network  (*virtual live participation)

Jun Hai Kyung  Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, UNHCR

Youth Session

  • Toward the Next 25 Years of Women, Peace and Security Agenda

In this session, youth representatives will take center stage to share their visions for the future of the WPS agenda. Panelists will discuss innovative strategies for promoting women’s participation in peace and security and harnessing new and emerging technologies for greater advocacy of the WPS agenda. This session will also emphasize the crucial role of youth in shaping WPS agenda for the next 25 years, ensuring it evolves to mirror the changing dynamics of conflicts and security challenges.

Moderator

Emilia Hannuksela  Team Lead, Youth Peace and Security, UN Youth Office

Panelists

Noor Azizah  Director, Rohingya Maìyafuìnor Collaborative Network

Hajer Sharief  Co-founder,  Together We Build It

Pashtana Dorani  Executive Director, LEARN Afghanistan

Kim Eubin  2024 Korean Youth Envoy for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation

Global Youth Contest

  • Essay
  • Grand Prize

Promoting Women’s Role in Peace and Security through the Localisation of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda
Efetobor Stephanie EFFEVOTTU & Kadishi Ndudi OLISEH (Federal Republic of Nigeria)

  • First Place Prize

Presence, Promotion, and Protection: Three Pillars for Advancing Women in Peace and Security
Seo Heewon (Republic of Korea)

  • Second Place Prize

Reimagining WPS: Empowering Women in Shaping a New Era of Global Peace and Security
Hanifa Yasmin Athira & Razahra Rugunnita Hasiana (Republic of Indonesia)

From Victims to Pioneers: Interfacing Women's Role in Peace and Security
Fahira Ardini Putri & Fareez Eldacca (Republic of Indonesia)

  • Art
  • Grand Prize

Women and Peace: 25 Years in Action
Dwi Iva Fitriana & Tri Iva Fitriani (Republic of Indonesia)

  • First Place Prize

Security Council No. 1325 Flying on the Flower Road of Peace
Lim Gyuri (Republic of Korea)

  • Second Place Prize

Who are you?
Nguyen Hieu Hien (Socialist Republic of Viet Nam)

Dream Weavers for Peace — Women
Mo Han & Lin Shuhuang (People`s Republic of China)

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