Advancing Women’s Access to Justice in Post-Conflict Reconstruction

Event Overview

Thursday, July 23 9:30am-10:45am EDT

Watch the virtual discussion:

With Opening Remarks by:

H.E. Lana Nusseibeh UAE Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the U.N.

H.E. Jacqueline O’Neill Canada’s Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security

Guest Speaker:

Ms. Pramila Patten UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict

Featuring a Panel Discussion with:

Dr. Sandie Okoro Senior Vice President and General Counsel, World Bank Group and Convenor, High-level Group on Justice for Women

Dr. Claudia Paz y Paz Director, Mexico and Central America Program, The Center for Justice and International Law and Former Attorney General of Guatemala

Mr. Fazel Rahim Gender Integration and Training Specialist, EnCompass LLC and Former USAID/Afghanistan Gender Advisor

Moderated by Ambassador Melanne Verveer Executive Director, Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security

Leading experts discussed the importance of strong and inclusive justice systems as critical to sustainable development and peace in post-conflict settings. Panelists considered strategies for increasing women’s meaningful participation in the justice sector and improving the implementation of gender-sensitive legislation, as well as shared lessons learned from contexts and interventions that have effectively increased access to justice and legal empowerment for women. They also addressed additional challenges posed by COVID-19 and areas for priority action.

Cosponsored by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, The Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations, and The Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations