Women in the Security Sector: Challenges and Opportunities for the OSCE Area and Beyond
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This thematic high-level event will address persisting challenges within and beyond the OSCE area with regard to the contribution of women to international peace and security. It will involve a wide range of stakeholders from OSCE participating States, OSCE executive structures and institutions and other international organizations, as well as military personnel, peacebuilding and politico-military advisers, gender experts, and academia.
After a high-level opening, three thematic sessions will be devoted to the importance of promoting a gender‑sensitive working environment and institutional culture free from discrimination and harassment, reducing barriers by creating conditions conducive to attracting more women and girls, and supporting the recruitment, retention, and advancement of female personnel.
Special attention will be paid to the correlation between operational effectiveness and inclusivity, as well as to the important role of women in peace building activities and processes.
Building on existing OSCE commitments with regard to women’s contribution to international peace and security and the legacy of the former Austrian OSCE Chairmanship, the conference aims to further advance OSCE efforts in this domain.