Women can’t wait! Women’s experience of peace building in Northern Ireland w/ Mary Robinson

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Join us to explore women's experience of peace building in Northern Ireland and peace building, and look to the future

Women can't wait!

Marking 20 years of learning and practice on women, peace and security

Wednesday 14 October, 2pm-4.30pm
 
Keynote speaker Mrs Mary Robinson, Adjunct Professor of Climate Justice, Trinity College Dublin;  Chair of The Elders; Former President of Ireland

Speakers (full list tbc): 

• Bronagh Hinds, Democrashe
• Eileen Weir, Shankill Women's Centre
• Anne Carr, Dialogue Practitioner with Community Dialogue; The Peace Process According to Women project, WINI
• Emma Johnston, YouthAction

Women in Northern Ireland have a long history of peace building, but that role has not necessarily been recognised. In October 2000, UN Security Council Resolution 1325 was a landmark achievement, as it formally recognised for the first time the crucial role women play in sustainable peace building. Since then, UNSCR 1325 has made it possible to keep a spotlight on gender in peace building and underpinned a global women, peace and security agenda. In Northern Ireland, UNSCR 1325 has helped highlight women's role in public life and women's perspective on peace building, although much more remains to be done.

This virtual celebration marks the 20th anniversary of UNSCR 1325 with a look back on the experiences of women in Northern Ireland on peacebuilding, and a look forward on how UNSCR 1325 can play a part in building a future Northern Ireland. It will specifically look at how UNSCR 1325 can be part of the response to major challenges women are facing now and over the next 20 years, and how work on women, peace and security can be revitalised in ways that engage women.

This event is organised in partnership with the Northern Ireland Assembly All Party Group on UNSCR 1325, Women, Peace and Security. 
 

How to take part

To register send an email to niwep@btconnect.com with the subject: Register for UNSCR 1325 @20 event

Details of how to join will be sent to participants before the event. 

Starts: 14 October 2020 14:00
Ends: 14 October 2020 16:00
Location: Webinar