More than Victims: Women’s Roles in the Syrian Conflict

This event will be live streamed.

Increased coverage of gender-based violence (GBV) as a weapon of war often narrowly portrays women's participation in conflict solely as victims. While the incidences and impact of GBV on women’s, girls', boys' and men's lives cannot be understated, a balanced examination of conflict must also acknowledge the larger roles that women play. Join IREX, ICAN and a panel of experts to broaden the discussion of women in the Syrian conflict to also include their contributions as leaders, dividers, and connectors.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

9:30 – 11:00am

IREX 1275 K ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005

Panelists:
• Sanam Naraghi Anderlini, Co-Founder, International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN) Senior Fellow, MIT Center for International Studies
• Caroline Ayoub, Board Member, RO'YA Association for a Better Syria
• Rafif Jouejati, Director, FREE-Syria Foundation
• Sarah Taylor, Executive Director, NGO Working Group on Women, Peace, and Security
Moderator: Kathy Evans, Director, Media, Technology & Civil Society Division, IREX

Hashtag: #WomenofSyria

Space is limited. Please RSVP by Friday June 7, 2013.