Roundtable: Sustainable Strategies to Respond to and Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls in an Era of Uncertainty

Roundtable: Sustainable Strategies to Respond to and Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in an Era of Uncertainty
This discussion will explore evidence-based strategies and share best practices for preventing and responding to violence against women and girls in Asia and the Pacific. Full details ▼
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Start date: 20 November 2024 | Start time: 17:07 UTC +00:00
End date: 20 November 2024 | End time: 18:07 UTC +00:00
Location: United Nations Conference Center, Bangkok

Event description

*This event is exclusively available to participants registered for the Beijing Conference.

Marking the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review provides a vital opportunity to examine progress and address ongoing challenges in advancing gender equality across the region. Despite notable achievements, gender-based violence and other forms of inequality persist, amplified by intersecting crises and the disproportionate impact on women and girls. This conference underscores the need for sustained and strengthened actions to meet the commitments of the Beijing Declaration and ensure equal opportunities for all.

What:
Roundtable on "Sustainable Strategies to Respond to and Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in an Era of Uncertainty." This discussion will explore evidence-based strategies and share best practices for preventing and responding to violence against women and girls in Asia and the Pacific.

Objectives:

  • To deepen understanding of VAWG drivers and prevention strategies in diverse contexts.
  • To showcase successful initiatives that reduce violence and improve well-being for women and communities.
  • To reflect on key lessons from recent years, especially from responses to COVID-19.

When:
Wednesday, 20 November 2024 (14:00 – 15:25)

Where:
United Nations Conference Center, Bangkok

Who:
Moderator:

  • Ms. Bandana Rana, CEDAW Member (Nepal) and expert on VAWG.

Panelists:

  • H.E. Nhean Sochetra, Director General of Social Development, Ministry of Women’s Affairs, Government of Cambodia, and Representative for women of the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC).
  • H.E. Stephanie Copus Campbell, Ambassador for Gender Equality, Government of Australia.
  • Dr. Pritha Chatterjee, Lead, Global Positioning, Breakthrough.
  • Mr. Pio Smith, Director, UNFPA Asia and the Pacific Regional Office.

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In-person attendance to the Roundtable is limited to registered participants of the Beijing+30 conference.