Will women, peace and security remain a SA foreign policy priority after 2020?
Once its Security Council term ends, can South Africa remain a champion in this vital sector?
During its 2019-20 term on the UN Security Council (UNSC), South Africa was a vocal and determined voice on improving women’s role in peace and security. It drove the agenda despite its own enormous gender violence problems and the long overdue adoption of its UNSC Resolution 1325 implementation plan.
October marks 20 years since Resolution 1325 was passed. It is the most important global policy on women in peace and security, but many of its goals remain unfulfilled. Once off the council in January, will South Africa still lead on these matters? This seminar will discuss the government’s position and provide international perspectives on how the country can continue to advance African and global policy and practice on women, peace and security.
Chair: Liezelle Kumalo, Researcher, ISS Pretoria
Speakers:
Charlotte Lobe, acting Chief Operating Officer, Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), SA
Amb Jacqueline O'Neill, Canada’s Ambassador on Women, Peace and Security
Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director, UN Women (TBC)
Photo: DIRCO/Jacoline Schoonees
