IPJ Women PeaceMakers Conference
Crafting Human Security in an Insecure World
September 24 - 26, 2008
Conference Agenda – PDF Format
Conference Details and Agenda:
“Crafting Human Security in an Insecure World” comes at a time when social and structural injustices are fanning the flames of human insecurity, particularly those in conflict and post-conflict arenas. This working conference brings together those on the forefront of informing, creating or facilitating the training and mandates that must be active to overcome rampant human rights abuses and the brutality of conflict-related sexual violence. The intent is to learn from those on the frontlines of protecting and serving in these security arenas; to encourage a more holistic approach to peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding with specific training tools and information that address broader protection of, support for and engagement of civilians; to advance a paradigm shift in thinking for both civilians and those engaged in security that can result in action and policies to stop widespread sexual abuse and the impunity it enjoys; and to bring a new generation of human rights defenders in all sectors of society the information or encouragement they need to advance:
- Greater gender equity and participation of women in decision making.
- Peacekeeping and peacebuilding practices that deal with systemic sexual violence.
- Adherence to rules of engagement that prevent the targeting of women and children.
- Awareness of the need to address the true scope of conflict-based sexual violence.
- Attention to rule of law and transitional justice mechanisms that addresses impunity.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24:
- 5:30 Delegate Registration and Tours of IPJ
- 7:00 Distinguished Lecture Series (Louise Arbour)
- 8:30 Public Reception
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25:
- 8:00 Delegate Registration and Continental Breakfast
- 9:00 Conference Welcome
9:30 Panel One:
Ending Cycles of Conflict through Gender-Inclusive Peacebuilding: Where are we? Where do we need to go to obtain viable human security and justice?
The process of creating human security must involve overcoming the exclusion of the voices of victims and survivors, especially women. The first panel will examine methods for greater coordination and integration of women’s voices in security and justice policies, including the successes and setbacks of implementing U.N. Security Council Resolution 1325. The focus will be on what must be prioritized by governments and activists to integrate gender justice into peacebuilding processes that ensure human security.
Speakers:
Jebbeh Foster, United Nations Development Fund for Women
Luz Mendez, National Union of Guatemalan Women
Andrea Friedman, Global Justice Center
Hodan Addou, United Nations Development Programme
- 11:30 (1) Knowledge-Building and Working Sessions
Knowledge-Building Sessions
“The gender sector and security reform toolkit”
Karin Grimm, Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces
“Women ending cycles of violent conflict: Strategies and best practices”
Laura Taylor, Doctoral Student, University of Notre Dame
Working Sessions
“Violations committed by the military”
Soledad Jarquin Edgar, Comunicación e Información de la Mujer, A.C.
“The role of religion and religious in areas of conflict”
Cpt. Margaret Grun Kibben, CHC, USN, Director, Force Structure, Office of the Chief of Navy Chaplains
- 1:00 Lunch
- 2:00 Panel Two:
Protecting Civilians in Armed Conflict from Violence, including Sexual Violence: UNSCR 1325 and 1820: Addressing Sexual Violence as a Method of Warfare – What way forward?
Increasing evidence indicates that violence against women and girls, especially sexual violence – which includes but is not limited to rape – is an example of a tactic used not only as a means of prosecuting warfare but also of perpetuating profound insecurity beyond the formal end of conflict. This panel will look at the recent developments from the Wilton Park Conference and explore how U.N. Security Council Resolution 1820 can be implemented.
Speakers:
Stephanie Ziebell, United Nations Development Fund for Women
Lt Gen. Jasbir Lidder, formerly United Nations Mission in Sudan
Clare Hutchinson, United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations
Safaa Adam Elagib, Community Development Association
- 3:45 (2) Knowledge-Building and Working Sessions
- Knowledge-Building Sessions
“The gender sector and security reform toolkit”
Nicola Popovic, United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women
"Women and micro-disarmament"
Binalakshmi Nepram, Manipuri Women Gun Survivors Network and Control Arms Foundation of India
Working Sessions
"Protection of civilians: The Darfur experience"
Lt. Gen. Jasbir Lidder, formerly United Nations Mission in Sudan
“Security Council Resolution 1820: Legal and advocacy dimensions.”
Stephanie Ziebell, United Nations Development Fund for Women, and Andrea Friedman, Global Justice Center
“Realities in mainstreaming women’s perspectives into peace and security”
Hoddan Addou, United Nations Development Programme
- 5:30 Dinner
- 6:30 Documentary Screening and Discussion: “Pray the Devil Back to Hell”
Introduced by: Deborah Lindholm, Foundation for Women
Leymah Gbowee, Women, Peace and Security Network
Dee Aker, Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26:
- 8:00 Delegate Networking and Continental Breakfast
- 9:00 Panel Three:
Advancing Inclusive Security in Multiple Settings: What are strategies, resources, and good practices for security and civil sectors to prevent and respond to sexual violence?
Cases of gender-based violence during and after violent conflict can be prevented and adequately responded to, but gaps in the education and capacity of security actors with a responsibility to protect must be clearly identified and addressed in all basic training and capacity-building initiatives. This panel will identify the factors that exacerbate sexual violence in times of conflict and will bring forth the voices of those who are devising training for various security actors.
Speakers:
Karin Grimm, Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces
Nicola Popovic, United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women
Sarah Masters, International Action Network on Small Arms
Deborah Avant, University of California, Irvine
Kathleen Staudt, University of Texas, El Paso
- 10:45 (3) Knowledge Building and Working Sessions
- Knowledge-Building Sessions
"Women in U.N. peace operations: Increasing leadership opportunities"
Jolynn Shoemaker, Women in International Security
"Proactive engagement with UNSCR 1325 and 1820"
Ximena Jimenez, Consultant to United Nations
Working Sessions
“Enforcing international equality law at all stages of conflict and post-conflict”
Janet Benshoof, Global Justice Center
"Security strategies of NGOs"
Deborah Avant, University of California, Irvine
"Violence and activism at the U.S.-Mexico border"
Kathleen Staudt, University of Texas, El Paso
- 12:15 Lunch
- 1:30 Panel Four:
Enforcing Gender Equality Mandates as Central to Peace and Security: What is the New Vision of the Role of Law?
U.N. Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) 1325 and 1820 are binding international laws which should require that both the United Nations itself and member states condition their support of peace processes on equality precepts being observed. This panel will stress the new legal tools for enforcing equality rights during conflict and essential for transition to peace which restructure governmental bodies based on gender parity.
Speakers:
Janet Benshoof, Global Justice Center
Debra Schultz, International Center for Transitional Justice
Helen Mack, Myrna Mack Foundation
Peter Sampson, Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue
Alma Perez, Consultant to the Colombian Agency for International Cooperation
- 3:00 Report from Working Sessions and Closing Statement
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