Fostering Gender-Responsive Small Arms Control: Perspectives from the Africa Region on UN PoA & ATT

Ahead of the 4th Review Conference of the UN PoA and the 10th Conference of State Parties to the ATT, this discussion provided an opportunity to hear from experts about the latest research and trends on gender-responsive arms control. The event also served as a forum for sharing best practices from the African Region, as well as ideas for action to sustain momentum and ensure that gender-related topics remain a priority in multilateral arms control discussions, in line with 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (Goal 16 on peace and security and Goal 5 on gender equality) and in line with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and the Beijing Declaration.
This event was part of UNIDIR’s and UNREC’s 2024 Regional Briefing Series on Gender in the UN PoA and ATT.
SPEAKERS:
- Anselme Yabouri, Director of UNREC
- Mariame Camara, Political Affairs Officer, UNREC
- Hana Salama, Researcher, Gender and Disarmament Programme, UNIDIR
- Candy Moyo, First Secretary: Disarmament, Permanent Mission of South Africa to the UN in Geneva
- Gen. Generose Ngendanganya, President of the National Commission to Combat the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons, Burundi
- Stephen Mwachofi Singo, Deputy Director, Security Research & Information Centre, Kenya
- Mr. Lasconi, UN PoA focal point, Cameroon
Moderator:
- Dr. Renata Hessmann Dalaqua, Head of the Gender and Disarmament Programme, UNIDIR.
Resources:
📗 Event: Perspectives from the Africa Region on the UN PoA and the ATT: unidir.org/event/fostering-ge...
📘 Event: Perspectives from the Asia-Pacific Region on the UN PoA and the ATT: unidir.org/event/fostering-ge...
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