APSACO 2021 -PANEL2: INTEGRATING & REINFORCING THE GENDER DIMENSION IN SECURITY & DEFENSE STRUCTURES

This panel will highlight feminization of Security Systems while exploring practical experiences as part of: • Action plans for « Women, Peace, Security » in Africa. • Reform proposals for the African security sector. • Countries emerging from conflicts or in transition. • Countries advanced in gender inclusion (Europe, America, Asia). • Fragile States. • Women in Security System Reform (SSR). ---------- Chair: Hafsat Abiola, President, Women in Africa Initiative Speakers: - Birame Diop, Former Army Chief of Staff, Republic of Senegal - Jakana Thomas, Associate Professor, Michigan State University - Sampala Balima, Security Sector Reform Expert, ENABEL Burkina Fasso - Ibrahim Diarra Siratigui, Former Chief of Staff, Mali Republic Presidency - Jonna Naumanen, Specialist on Gender Equality and Women’s Human Rights, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)