The Women, Peace, and Security Agenda at 25 Years

PRIF Roundtable and Q&A with former TraCe Fellow Annika Björkdahl

The WPS agenda turns 25 in an environment characterized by geopolitical tensions, strong men mentalities and anti-feminist senti­ments. What does this mean for the goals of the WPS agenda to institu­tionalize gender equality in peace and security politics and thus con­tributing to the proctection of marginalized groups, the pre­vention of violence and the equal representation of women and other margina­lized groups? Have the achievements of the past 25 years been internalized to the ex­tent that they provide a stable foundation for gender justice in an in­creasingly insecure world? Where is the WPS agen­da coming under pressure? And how can it continue to dev­elop in order to meet current and future challenges?

Panel:

  • Annika Björdahl, Professor | Lund University
  • Arlene Tickner, Colombian Roving Ambassador for Gender Affairs and Global Feminist Policy
  • Laura Barrios Sabogal, Doctoral Researcher | Peace Research Institute Frankfurt
  • Majlinda Behrami, Researcher | Peace Research Institute Frankfurt
  • Sophia Birchinger, Doctoral Researcher | Peace Research Institute Frankfurt

Moderation:

  • Madita Standke-Erdmann, Doctoral Researcher | Kings College London

Welcome Remarks:

  • Clara Perras, Doctoral Researcher | Peace Research Institute Frankfurt

When: April 29, 2025 | 6:00pm
Where: Conference Room PRIF, Baseler Str. 27-31 | 60329 Frankfurt

This event is organized by PRIF. Further information on registration can be found at the PRIF event page.

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