How Inclusive is Inclusive Peacebuilding

The discussion highlighted the importance of diversifying peacebuilding actors across various sectors to advance the Women, Peace, and Security agenda. It was an opportunity for distinguished speakers from diverse sectors and backgrounds to reflect on their roles in the media, the private sector, security, civil society, and academia in building and promoting inclusive peace.

Moderators:

• Karma Ekmekji, Senior Policy Fellow, The Issam Fares Institute, AUB & Mediation Advisor, UN Women
• Charlotta Sparre, Ambassador & Director, The Swedish Dialogue Institute for the Middle East and North Africa

Speakers:

• Ann Dismorr, Ambassador of Sweden to Lebanon
• Robert Egnell, Vice-Chancellor, The Swedish Defence University
• Rima Maktabi, UK Bureau Chief, Al Arabiya News
• Soraya Bahgat, Social Entrepreneur & Gender Activist
• Mohammad Naciri, Regional Director, UN Women, Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
• Ola Saleh, Peacebuilding Advisor, Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation

Note: A summary of the event can be found here or at 20210309_Inclusive_Peacebuilding_event_summary.pdf (aub.edu.lb)

For a recording of the webinar, please see either How Inclusive is Inclusive Peacebuilding? | Facebook  or How Inclusive is Inclusive Peacebuilding? Webinar #IWD2021 - YouTube