In this episode, we explore pathways to enhance women's participation in mediation and peace processes to ensure their voices are integral to conflict resolution and peacebuilding efforts. Miss Loredana Teodorescu shares insights on strategies to overcome cultural and structural barriers, implement gender equality policies, and emphasize the role of civil society, particularly networks of women mediators, in advancing the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda.
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