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She Stands for Peace

She Stands for Peace is a podcast series that explores the state of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Africa, through a series of dialogues with key actors. From policymakers, to donors, and grassroots peacebuilders, host, Dr Yemisi Akinbobola, takes deep-dive to unpack the various insights and lived experiences of guests to explore the central question; '20 years after UNSCR 1325 was passed, how far have we come". The interviews are insightful and inspiring in equal measures

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Episode Thirty-Nine: Season Launch Four with SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga

Sep 19, 2024

SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to the African Union and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union, joins us in this inaugural episode of Season Four of the She Stands for Peace podcast. In our compelling dialogue, SRSG Onanga-Anyanga reflects on the journey of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 in Africa, as we near a quarter-century since its inception. He commends the progress made while candidly addressing the persistent challenges such as deep-rooted societal norms, political inaction, and the threat of backlash. As climate change, economic strife, and violent extremism disproportionately affect women and girls, he underscores the importance of a holistic approach to implementing the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda. With Africa's adoption of numerous regional and National Action Plans, there is a testament to the political will to advance women's roles in peacebuilding and security. Yet, the struggle for women's full, equal, and meaningful participation in decision-making and conflict mediation persists.  

Join us as we explore these critical issues and celebrate the strides made in gender parity, while also recognizing the road ahead. Share your insights and be part of the conversation by emailing unoau-public-information@un.org.  

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