Disarmament, Gender, and Youth
A comprehensive 6-session virtual seminar exploring the intersections of disarmament, gender equality, and youth participation in peace processes.
This seminar series brings together leading experts, activists, and policymakers to examine how gender perspectives can transform disarmament processes and how youth engagement is essential for building sustainable peace.
Seminar Sessions
Introduction to Disarmament & Gender
An overview of the historical relationship between disarmament processes and gender equality, examining how arms proliferation disproportionately affects women and marginalized communities.
Dr. Ana María RodríguezThe Arms Trade Treaty & Gender Provisions
Deep dive into the gender-based violence provisions of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) and how civil society organizations are monitoring implementation and holding states accountable.
International Campaign CoordinatorNuclear Weapons & Feminist Perspectives
Examining the feminist critique of nuclear deterrence theory and how women-led movements like ICAN have transformed the nuclear disarmament landscape through the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
ICAN RepresentativeYouth Participation in Disarmament Forums
Practical strategies for meaningful youth engagement in UN disarmament mechanisms, from the First Committee to the Conference on Disarmament, with case studies of successful youth advocacy.
Youth Delegate NetworkSmall Arms, Gender-Based Violence & Community Safety
Exploring the links between small arms proliferation and gender-based violence at the community level, with examples of successful disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs.
UNDP Reintegration SpecialistBuilding a Gender-Responsive Disarmament Agenda
Closing session synthesizing lessons learned and developing a collective action plan for integrating gender perspectives across all disarmament processes, with commitments from participating organizations.
Panel of All SpeakersKey Outcomes
Gender Mainstreaming
Participants committed to advocating for gender analysis in all disarmament processes, from treaty negotiations to implementation monitoring.
Youth Action Plan
A concrete action plan was developed for youth engagement in upcoming UN disarmament forums, including the NPT Review Conference and ATT CSP.
Network Building
The seminar created a lasting network of young disarmament advocates across Latin America, connected through ongoing mentorship and collaboration.