Gender Matters in the CCM: Taking stock of the implementation of the Lausanne Action Plan
DATE AND TIME
Thursday, 12 September 2024, 15:00-16:30 hours
VENUE
Palais des Nations Room XIX
ORGANIZERS
United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR), Belgium, Germany and the Mine Action Gender and Diversity Working Group
INFORMATION
This side event will explore how gender issues have informed normative instruments guiding the implementation of the CCM, specifically taking stock of the gender, diversity and inclusion action points of the Lausanne Action Plan. Speakers will also propose ideas on how to sustain gains and consolidate gender mainstreaming in the CCM.
The event will serve as an opportunity to discuss the working paper “Taking stock of gender, diversity and inclusion in the Convention on Cluster Munitions: a mid-point review of the implementation of the Lausanne Action Plan”, submitted to the 12th Meeting of States Parties.
Opening remarks: Ambassador Francisca Méndez Escobar, Mexico / President of the 12MSP
Panelists:
- Dr. Irmgard Adam, Permanent Mission of Germany and CCM Gender Focal Point
- Barbara Delcourt, Permanent Mission of Belgium and CCM Gender Focal Point
- Lucy Pinches, Project Manager, Mine Action Review
- Lt. Col. Charbel Njeim, Head of Operations, Lebanon Mine Action Centre
- Baturu Camara, Permanent Mission of The Gambia to the UN in Geneva
Moderator: Dr. Renata Hessmann Dalaqua, UNIDIR
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