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#23 Julie Arostegui on Empowering Women in Post-Conflict Situations
#23 Julie Arostegui on Empowering Women in Post-Conflict Situations
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Length:
3 minutes
Released:
Jul 5, 2016
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Podcast episode
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Gender and security expert Julie Arostegui discusses the opportunities that arise in post-conflict situations to empower women and increase their role in democratic processes. Arostegui talks about the important role that law plays in creating these opportunities and explains the impact of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, which mandates women’s participation in peace processes. Discussion also covers the role economic development plays in creating stability post-conflict and how economic empowerment of women often leads to their greater political participation. Arostegui also talks about her involvement in programs to empower women politically in Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Middle East and North Africa.
Released:
Jul 5, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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