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

June 21, 2021
Related topics: 
Africa
Security & Defense
Society
Gender

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)

Speakers
Jonna Naumanen
Specialist on Gender Equality and Women’s Human Rights, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)
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