Gender Dynamics in Conflict-Affected Middle East and North African Countries

March 12, 2021 01:28:27
Gender Dynamics in Conflict-Affected Middle East and North African Countries
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Gender Dynamics in Conflict-Affected Middle East and North African Countries

Mar 12 2021 | 01:28:27

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Show Notes

On March 12, USIP and American University in the Emirates hosted a virtual discussion that aimed to better understand gender dynamics in conflict by convening experts in the field and sharing the lessons learned from initiatives that build the resilience of women during war and throughout post-war recovery.

Speakers

Muthanna Abdul Razzaq, opening remarks President and CEO, American University in the Emirates

Dr. Elie Abouaoun Director, Middle East and North Africa Programs, U.S. Institute of Peace

Susan Aref Director and Founder, Women Empowerment Organization (Iraq)

Mehrinaz El Awady Director of Gender Justice, Population, and Inclusive Development, U.N. Economics and Social Commission for West Asia 

Kathleen Kuehnast Director, Gender Policy and Strategy, U.S. Institute of Peace

Valentine M. Moghadam Professor of Sociology and International Affairs, Northeastern University

Nahla Yassine-Hamdan Assistant Professor, College of Security and Global Studies, American University in the Emirates

Lina Beydoun, moderator Director of Development, American University of Cairo (AUC)

 

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/gender-dynamics-conflict-affected-middle-east-and-north-african-countries

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