Episode Forty-Six: Women's Participation and Inclusion in Peace and Negotiations with Carole Baudoin

Описание: Welcome to Season Five of the She Stands for Peace podcast, a series by the United Nations Office to the African Union, supported by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In this episode, we are joined by Carole Baudoin, Security Sector Reform (SSR) Chief at the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). Together, we explore the intersection of security sector reform and the WPS agenda.

Carole shares her extensive experience in the Central African Republic, discussing the critical role of the security sector in implementing the WPS agenda. She highlights the challenges of changing perceptions about security, which is often narrowly viewed as the domain of national defense forces. Carole emphasizes the importance of good governance, institutional reform, and national ownership in achieving sustainable peace and stability.

We delve into the complexities of integrating the WPS agenda into security sector policies and practices, exploring the necessity of strategic and normative security frameworks. Carole underscores the importance of inclusivity and accountability, advocating for a shift from a purely institutional focus to a broader governance approach that includes local communities and women's organizations.

As we approach the 25th anniversary of UNSCR 1325, we reflect on the future priorities for enhancing the impact of the WPS agenda within SSR frameworks in Africa. Carole calls for the normalization of women's participation, urging the international community to set the example and integrate gender perspectives into all aspects of security governance.

Join us as we explore these critical issues and celebrate the strides made in gender parity, while also recognizing the road ahead. Stand for peace with Africa's Women, Peace, and Security agenda!