Wednesday, February 12, 2025
10:00am – 11:30am EST
Virtual
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In observance of Arab Women’s Day, which falls on February 1st, this event will explore the vital yet often undervalued role of women in conflict and post-conflict contexts across the Arab world. While this day is meant to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Arab women, it is difficult to truly call it a celebration given the ongoing crises that continue to devastate many countries in the region. In Syria, the scale of suffering over 14 years of war was unspeakable. In Sudan, the country is still enduring profound turmoil, with women bearing the dramatic costs of war. In Yemen, the courage and resilience of Yemeni women have been truly inspiring, however, the situation remains volatile and is not yet stable. While the three countries are on different trajectories, there are lessons to be learned from women leaders who have strongly advocated for peace.
This 90-minute virtual event will focus on reflections from women who participated in peace talks in the three countries, including best practices for a human-centered approach to negotiations and entry points for women. It will also offer key takeaways for reforming the global Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda in light of this year’s 25th anniversary of UNSCR 1325 and elevating the voices of Arab women in global peace and security dialogues.
Featuring
Mariam Jalabi
Founding member of the Syrian Women’s Political Movement and Representative of the Syrian Opposition Coalition to the United Nations
Dr. Entisar Abdelsadig
Senior Adviser on Sudan at Search for Common Ground
Rasha Jarhum
Co-founder and Co-Director of the Peace Track Initiative
Moderated by
Ambassador Melanne Verveer
Executive Director, The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace & Security