Associate Parliamentary Group on Women, Peace and Security

in association with

Gender Action for Peace and Security UK

cordially invite you to a panel debate and launch of the new book

Women Peace and Security: Translating Policy into Practice

Edited by Funmi Olonisakin, Karen Barnes, and Eka Ikpe

23 March 2011 ● 18.00

Committee Room 7, House of Commons

Chair: Madeline Moon MP, Vice Chair, APG on Women, Peace and Security

The discussion will focus on the implementation of the UN’s commitments on women, peace and security.  The book itself brings together findings from eight conflict-affected countries and four regional organisations to explore how gender issues have been addressed in conflict-affected contexts and integrated into peacebuilding and peacekeeping missions.

SPEAKERS

Karen Barnes – Gender Project Coordinator, OECD and co-author of the book

Lesley Abdala – GAPS member and contributor to the book

Lindsey Hilsum – Channel 4 News

Please RSVP to nowomennopeace@gaps-uk.org to confirm your attendance.

No Women, No Peace is a campaign by Gender Action for Peace and Security (GAPS UK), a network of 14 human rights and development organisations working to support women in conflict and post-conflict situations. The No Women, No Peace campaign highlights the fact that women are an immense untapped resource for peace building and their contributions are vital for security and building stable societies.

Guest should enter the Palace of Westminster at the Cromwell Green (St Stephen’s Gate) entrance. Once you have passed through the security check point the visitor assistance will give directs to Committee Room 7 which is located on the Main Committee Corridor. Stair free access is available, please advise when you RSVP if this is required. Guests should arrive 15 minutes early to pass through the security check.