True to its long-standing commitment to gender equality, UNLIREC commemorates the 15th anniversary of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 65/69 on Women, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Arms Control (8 December 2010) with a Regional Symposium bringing together more than 50 women leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean.
The event convenes women from diverse sectors and backgrounds who contribute to building more peaceful and secure societies. Through this initiative, UNLIREC seeks to highlight their contributions and inspire new generations of women.
It is important to recall that Resolution 65/69 calls upon Member States to promote and support the effective participation of women in all decision-making processes related to disarmament and security. The Symposium will serve as a platform for dialogue and reflection on progress made, challenges faced, and strategies to advance the implementation of this commitment.
Objectives
- To highlight progress, good practices, and challenges in promoting women’s participation in the field of disarmament and arms control.
- To foster dialogue among policymakers, experts, academia, and civil society on gender-responsive disarmament processes.
- To reaffirm commitments and explore synergies with other international frameworks (such as the Women, Peace and Security Agenda; the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; Youth and Disarmament; and the Pact for the Future, among others).
- To emphasize the role of youth in advancing women’s participation in disarmament, arms control, and non-proliferation efforts.
For further information please contact: secretary@unlirec.org.