INSTRAW is pleased to invite you to participate in an e-discussion on gender and conflict prevention/resolution

Within the inter-connected fields of conflict prevention and conflict resolution, the crosscutting dimension of gender must be analysed, integrated and acted-up. Not only do gender-roles (femininities and masculinities) need to addressed, but women and girls must be included in all of the stages of conflict prevention and conflict resolution initiatives. Women have the fundamental right to participate in decision-making regarding their communities and countries; additionally, their inclusion is pivotal to ensuring accurate information and inclusive and sustainable programmes.

The central question of this e-discussion is: "How do we ensure the integration of gender and the inclusion of women and girls in conflict prevention/resolution?" Specifically, "What research and capacity-building needs to be developed?"

Purpose:- To share thoughts and resources.
- To strategically plan and coordinate efforts.
- To brainstorm research and capacity-building needs and potential case studies.

Logistics:
This discussion will be held in English (though we also encourage the contribution of resources in Spanish and French) and will be dynamically moderated with specific questions for discussion.

Who:
Academics, UN and NGO staff, government representatives: in short, people with expertise and interest in this broadly defined field.

When:
22 Nov-4 Dec 2004
RSVP by Monday 22 November 2004 !!!
To Kristin Valasek: kvalasek@un-instraw.org
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