Gender Violence & Justice: CSW69 Forum Panel
- A virtual panel convened by Citizens for Global Solutions, Trinity Washington University, and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, examined violence against women and girls in the...
- The event,a parallel session at the NGO CSW69 Forum,coincided with the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) in New York.
- Allen Pietrobon, Professor of Global affairs at Trinity Washington University, served as moderator.
A critical panel at the NGO CSW69 Forum spotlighted gender violence in the DR Congo and Nigeria, examining the obstacles to justice and proposing solutions for women’s empowerment. Citizens for Global Solutions, Trinity Washington University, and the sisters of Notre Dame de Namur hosted the intergenerational discussion, uniting seasoned advocates and youth to address gender-specific violence.The event, a parallel session to the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) in New york, delved into strategies to enhance the Beijing Declaration. News Directory 3 provides insightful coverage of these vital dialogues that aim to foster peace. Discover what’s next in the fight for gender equality.
Panel Tackles Violence Against women in Congo, Nigeria
A virtual panel convened by Citizens for Global Solutions, Trinity Washington University, and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, examined violence against women and girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria. Participants explored obstacles to justice and considered enhanced implementation of the Beijing declaration to achieve transformative solutions for gender equality and women’s empowerment. The panel took an intergenerational approach, uniting youth and experienced women’s rights advocates from the U.S., DR Congo, and Nigeria to confront gender-specific violence and promote justice.
The event,a parallel session at the NGO CSW69 Forum,coincided with the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) in New York. The CSW monitors the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a key document for advancing women’s rights globally. CSW69 focused on reviewing the Beijing Declaration’s implementation, assessing challenges to the Platform for Action, and promoting gender equality.
Panelists included:
- Sr. Isabelle izika, Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur NGO representative at the UN
- Chantal Faida, Director at the Center de Formation Elikya ya Mboka DR Congo
- Amaka Ilodigwe, Director of the Women and Child Justice Initiative Nigeria
- Lauren Woodhouse, Global Affairs student at trinity Washington University and CGS Fellow
- Cinthya Calderon-Hernandez, student at Trinity Washington University and CGS Fellow
- Sr.Ann Howard, Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Director of Campus Ministry at Trinity Washington University
Dr. Allen Pietrobon, Professor of Global affairs at Trinity Washington University, served as moderator.
What’s next
Further discussions and initiatives are expected to build upon the panel’s insights, aiming to strengthen efforts in combating violence against women and promoting gender equality in affected regions.