CSW68 Parallel event: Feminist perspectives on socio-economic post-conflict recovery & peacebuilding
Datum: 13-03-2024Tijd: 12:30pm (EDT) / 17:30 (CET)Locatie: CCUN DrewThe parallel session aims to contribute to the overarching theme of CSW68 by focusing on
the intersections between poverty, women’s socio-economic empowerment, post-conflict
socio-economic recovery and peace-building efforts in fragile and conflict-affected countries.
While the contribution of women and girls to the social and economic advancement of their
communities and nations is widely acknowledged, this has not translated into significant gains
and transformed experiences for these women and girls. The Beijing Declaration and Platform
of Action, and other women’s rights frameworks highlight the grave human rights violations
faced by women and girls during and after conflict and how these leave a lasting impact on
their social, economic and psychological well-being. This calls for the rethinking of women’s
socio-economic empowerment by placing more emphasis on improving women’s livelihoods,
economic interventions and reparations for survivors of violence in post-conflict
communities.
The session will:
• Highlight the role of women in shaping economically resilient and sustainable postconflict societies
• Discuss the importance of feminist approaches to addressing poverty, including in
strengthening institutions, in conflict-affected regions
• Examine barriers to and propose comprehensive solutions for improving the social and
economic status of women, including in rural and climate-change-affected areas
