This in-person event is co-organised by NAP 1325 signatories CCSD and SFJN
The Syrian Women’s Political Movement, co-sponsored by the Permanent Missions of Canada, Denmark, the Delegation of the European Union, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Spain, the United Kingdom, as well as UN Women, AI Ventures, Badael, Caucus Of Women in Politics in the Arab Region, Center for Civil Society and Democracy, Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, and Security, Healing and Advocacy Center, Inclusive Security, Peace Track Initiative, Politics4Her, Syrian Female Journalists Network, Syrian Women’s Network, Window for Hope, Women’s International League for Peace Freedom, and Women Now for Development have the honor to invite representatives of member states, the UN diplomatic community, and the international NGO community to a high-level discussion hosted by UN Women on:
Towards Equality, Justice, and Democracy
This event seeks to highlight the key challenges facing women in Syria, promote their political and social participation, and ensure their rights and protection—all within a gender-inclusive framework for a just, democratic transition. Key themes are:
1. Political Transition from a feminist perspective.
2. Inclusive Peace Processes & Countering Hate Speech.
3. Protection of Civilians and upholding international law.
4. Combating Gender-Based Violence.
Date: October 28, 2025
Time: Open doors and lunch at 12:30 - Event from 13:00 - 14:30 EST
Location: 220 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017 (UNWomen Headquarters, Rm 1924)
Speakers:
● Wejdan Nassif: Political Activist and Co-founder of the Syrian Women's Political Movement.
● Doris Awwad: Activist and Human Rights Defender.
● Waad Al-Kateab: Film Maker and Human Rights Defender.
● Samira Zair: Human Rights Defender and Co-founder of Syrian Women's Network.
Moderated by:
Paivi Kannisto: Chief, Peace and Security at UN Women.
Delivering remarks:
Syrian PR and Representatives co-sponsoring member states and civil society organisations including:
● H.E. Ibrahim Olabi, Permanent Representative of Syria to the UN
● H.E. Christina Markus Lassen, Permanent Representative of Denmark to the UN
● H.E. Aude Maio-Coliche, Ambassador for Equality of the EU
● H.E. Jay Dharmadhikari, Deputy Permanent Representative of France to the UN
● H.E. Thomas Zahneisen, Deputy Permanent Representative of Germany to the UN
● H.E. Fergal Mythen, Permanent Representative of Ireland to the UN
● H.E. Anne Françoise Dostert, Deputy Permanent Representative of Luxembourg to the UN
● H.E. Héctor Gómez, Permanent Representative of Spain to the UN
Please RSVP for in-person and online attendance: Click here
The event will be broadcasted live on SWPM YouTube channel and Facebook.
Arabic-English translation available online via Zoom webinar
For any request to comment during the event please RSVP to: g.assaf@syrianwomenpm.org