Intersecting Agendas: Gender and Disability-Inclusive Peacebuilding at the UN

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Poster for an online panel event titled "Intersecting Agendas: Gender and Disability–Inclusive Peacebuilding at the UN." The top features a colorful rainbow wave design with an icon of a person in a wheelchair. Event details: September 26, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET (7:30 a.m. PDT; 16:30 in Western Europe). Hosted virtually on Zoom. Description: The panel discusses the inclusion of persons with disabilities, especially women, in United Nations peacebuilding policy and practice, highlighting challenges and envisioning meaningful inclusion. Logos at the bottom include EDID–GHDI and University of the Fraser Valley, School of Social Justice and Global Stewardship. A note says the event is co-hosted by two SSHRC-funded projects. Event information link: edid-ghdi.ca/en/september26-2025.

You are invited to a virtual panel, and we’d love for you to circulate this within your area to colleagues and students who might be interested. Thank you! 😊

Intersecting Agendas: Gender and Disability-Inclusive Peacebuilding at the UN

Date & Time: Friday, September 26, 2025 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET (7:30 – 9:00 AM PT)
Platform: Zoom (The Zoom link will be provided before the event to those registered)

This panel explores the inclusion of persons with disabilities—especially women—in UN peacebuilding policy and practice. Panelists include Kirstin Lange, Janet Lord, Bogna Ruminowicz, and Kirsten Van Houten, who will share insights from research, policy, and practice.

Registration & Details: Required. Please visit the event page for more information and to register: https://edid-ghdi.ca/en/september26-2025/

Accessibility: Live captioning will be provided. ASL interpretation is available if requested by September 12.

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