In this insightful panel, we explore the critical intersection of conflict, gender and disasters. Hear directly from women on the frontlines about why a feminist approach is not just necessary—but vital—for effective crisis response and long-term peacebuilding.

Join us for this HRC56 side event focusing on the gender impacts of the recent Israeli aggression. Our partners, Women’s Centre for Legal Aid and Counselling – WCLAC, will share evidence-based data and firsthand testimonies from Palestinian women on Gender and Sexual-based Violence.

Join the Palestine Working Group and other WILPFers to discuss the ongoing occupation, dehumanisation, and unfolding genocide of Palestinians. Let’s explore how women and peace movements can unite to end this injustice and forge a path toward justice-based peace and freedom.

One year after the catastrophic earthquakes struck northern Syria and Western Turkey, we honor the extraordinary resilience and leadership of Syrian women who have led recovery efforts with unwavering determination. Amidst the backdrop of ongoing conflict, disaster, and complex political dynamics, Syrian women have emerged as beacons of strength. 

Join us to hear their powerful stories and delve into the complexities of disaster response and conflict dynamics through a gendered lens. This event offers a rare chance to witness firsthand accounts of courage, care and strength, providing crucial lessons on resilience, leadership, and the necessity of redefining disaster management to inclusively consider gender, politics, and conflict dynamics. 

On the occasion of the anniversaries of the chemical attacks in Khan Shaykhun April 4th 2017, and Douma April 7th 2017, this roundtable will host international and Syrian experts including advocates, women and men survivors of human rights abuses who have been leading initiatives to fight impunity against international crimes committed in Syria. The roundtable will explore available judicial and non-judicial mechanisms to investigate and prosecute perpetrators of chemical weapons crimes, the perspectives to move towards accountability, and the efforts needed to ensure protection and safety for witnesses who risked their lives providing investigation bodies with access to the truth, it will also include a discussion on the role of victims and the efforts they are making to seek truth, justice, and accountability, the role of victims associations, the space for discussion on preparation including the psychological support, and guarantee of non recurrence.

Moderator: Randa Siniora, General Director, Women’s Center for Legal Aid and Counselling (WCLAC)

Panel program and speakers:

• Welcoming & opening remarks: WCLAC & Arab CSOs and Feminist Network
• Digital Rights: Violation of Women Human Rights Defenders, Maram Zatara, WCLAC
• GBV of Palestinian women living in a patriarchal Society, Faten Nabhan, WCLAC
• Digital Birth & Flourishing of The Feminist Regional Network for Gender Equality: The Arab States Civil Society Organizations Network, Nuha Muhreiz
• Digital Literacy, Women Media and Development, TAM Sana’ AlSarghali