UNU MIDDAY FORUM:

Blue 'Helmettes': The Role of Women in UN Peacekeeping

Monday, March 9, 2009 | 1:15pm to 2:45pm

Conference Room 7,
UN Headquarters, New York

How long will it take to achieve gender balance in UN peacekeeping forces?

In recognition of International Women's Day 2009, this UNU Midday Forum will host a discussion on the importance of gender mainstreaming in military, police and civilian peacekeeping as well as highlight the challenges faced in achieving greater female representation in this field.

This discussion is part of the successful ongoing series of midday seminars—the UNU Midday Forum.  The UNU Office in New York aims to provide an intimate setting for the exchange of ideas and experiences, related to topics currently researched within the UNU and the UN, giving academics, policy makers and practitioners an opportunity to participate in the work of the organization in a constructive and informal setting.

SPEAKERS:

Ms. Asha Castleberry, First Lieutenant in the United States Armed Forces

Ms. Olabisi Kolawole, Investigation Officer of the Standing Police Capacity, Police Division, DPKO

Mr. Andrew Carpenter, Chief of the Strategic Policy and Development Section, Police Division, DPKO

Ms. Theresa C. Kambobe, Gender Trainer, Best Practices Section/ Integrated Training Services, DPKO

For more information on the event and more, please visit the UNU ONY homepage: http://www.ony.unu.edu

For inquiries, please contact Ms. Sydney Kinnear, (tel: 212-963-6387; e-mail: sydney@ony.unu.edu)

Access to the Venue--If you do not have a United Nations ID, please select "Non-UN Pass Holder" under "Affiliation" when registering. On the day of the event, proceed through security at the UN visitor's entrance (46th Street and 1st Avenue) to the main lobby.  A UNU staff member will meet you at 12:45 pm to provide you with a pass.