04 Apr 2008: AU/ISS Seminar, Addis Ababa: Violence Against Women in Conflict Situations: Lessons Drawn from the Rwanda Genocide

Seminar on Violence Against Women in Conflict Situations: Lessons Drawn from the Rwanda Genocide
Addis Ababa, 4-5 April 2008

This seminar is organised by the African Union Commission in collaboration with the Swedish Embassy, UN Agencies (UNIFM, UNECA) and the Institute for Security Studies (ISS).

Its objectives are as follows:

1. To commemorate the 14th anniversary of the Rwanda Genocide;

2. To share experiences of progress made, good practices, and challenges in addressing gender-based violence in conflict situations in African countries;

3. To draw lessons, not only from Rwanda, but from other African countries confronting gender based violence in conflict situations;

4. To recommend the way forward.

The Seminar will bring together survivors of the genocide, government officials, civil society representatives, academics, AU institutions, Regional Economic Commissions, and United Nations agencies.

Kindly confirm availability through fax number +251-11-551 0473 (Department of Political Affairs, African Union).