Ministry of Foreign Affairs Hosts International Peace Conference with Women... 'Eradicating Sexual Violence in Conflicts'

Seeking Ways to Strengthen International Cooperation... Discussing Issues Such as Current Status of Sexual Violence in Conflict, Enhancing Survivor-Centered Approaches

Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha is delivering opening remarks at a press conference held on the 2nd at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] On the 24th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will hold the "2nd International Conference on Action with Women and Peace" under the theme "Eliminating Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones? Survivor-Centered Approach" in a hybrid format of in-person and online participation.

Following last year's first conference, the second "International Conference on Action with Women and Peace" is part of the Korean government's 2018-launched "Action with Women and Peace" initiative, aiming to explore ways to strengthen international cooperation to eliminate sexual violence in conflict zones worldwide.

Participants in this conference include leading countries on Women, Peace, and Security, international organizations, key figures from academia, and organizations supporting survivors of sexual violence in conflict zones. Discussions will cover various topics such as the response status to sexual violence in conflict zones amid the COVID-19 crisis, efforts to enhance survivor-centered approaches, and future challenges.

The event will feature opening remarks by Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha, followed by speeches from △ Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, △ Lord Ahmad, UK Minister of State, △ Jacqueline O’Neill, Canada’s Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security, △ Pramila Patten, UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, △ Dr. Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad, co-recipients of the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize, and △ Angelina Jolie, UNHCR Special Envoy, who will share their diverse experiences and perspectives.

Additionally, there will be a segment sharing creative voices of future generations on this issue through the "International Youth Video Contest."

An official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "We expect this conference to revitalize international discussions on the Women, Peace, and Security agenda, including sexual violence in conflict zones, strengthen our contributions in this field, and further develop it as a key area of multilateral diplomacy led by us."

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