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Women and gender champions are facing unprecedented levels of violence and repression. Wars and authoritarian regimes are threatening Women, Peace and Security activists and survivors. In Afghanistan, the Taliban are threatening the human rights of women and children, while other authoritarian regimes are restricting civil spaces and social cohesion. Some governments have also used COVID-19 to restrict civil space and engage in increased levels of repression against civilian populations. Gender-based violence is rising alongside the highest increase in early/forced child marriage and child trafficking documented in over 25 years. Meanwhile, social safeguards to protect women and children from violence have weakened, including limiting access to social safe haven spaces. Now, more than ever, it is vital to examine these current, intersecting challenges.
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| Join WIIS and the Embassy of Liechtenstein, Washington DC for a virtual event with keynote remarks from H.E. Dominique Hasler - Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Principality of Liechtenstein.
We will then have a policy roundtable discussion with expert panelists Zuhra Bahman (Country Director, Search for Common Ground in Afghanistan), and Dr. Sarah Taylor (UN Women & Director, International Policy and Women, Peace and Security, Inclusive Peace).
The event will be moderated by Ariela Blätter (President & CEO, WIIS). |
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Join us on Wednesday September 22, 2021 from 12-1:30 pm EST
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