Harnessing Local Partnerships in CSDP-Mission Settings: Tailoring Gender-inclusive Dialogue Engagements to Conflict Dynamics for Sustainable Peace

Session Description: This panel discussion aims to explore the critical role of local partnerships in tailoring gender-inclusive dialogue and mediation engagements to specific conflict dynamics. The session will draw lessons and best practices from EU CSDP-Missions, highlighting how local gender perspectives can enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of conflict resolution efforts.

Moderator: Sebastian Dworack, Head, Policy, Partnerships & Innovation, Center for International Peace Operations, Alischa Kugel, Deputy Head, Policy, Partnerships & Innovation, Center for International Peace Operations     

Panellists:

• Representative of a local women’s group (e.g. International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN) in a CSDP Mission setting), tbc.  

• Gender expert/ NGO focal point from an EU CSDP mission