Media Advisory
09 August 2016
Minister Nkoana-Mashabane to host the Gertrude Shope Annual Dialogue Forum on Conflict Resolution and Peace-Making
In honour of Women’s Month, the media are invited to the Gertrude Shope Dialogue Forum on Conflict Resolution and Peace-Making themed: “Women in Conflict Resolution and Peace Building.” The event will take place on 11-12 August 2016 at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation.
The Dialogue Forum will consist of three Discussion Panels related to the Nordic, African and South African experiences in peace-building, followed by a graduation ceremony of the Women’s Capacity Building Training Programme on Conflict Resolution, Negotiation and Mediation. Sixty women have undergone this training which coincides with the 60th anniversary of the Women’s March to the Union Buildings.
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane will address the opening of the Forum on 11 August. The Minister will also deliver a statement entitled: “60 years of leadership: The role of women moving South Africa, Africa and the world forward," on 12 August 2016.
Media are invited as follows:
Date: 11-12 August 2016
Time: 08h30
Venue: Conference Room 1, Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), 460 Soutpansberg Road, Rietondale, Pretoria, 0084
RSVP: Patience Mtshali, mtshalip@dirco.gov.za
Enquiries: Nelson Kgwete, 076 431 3078
Programme:
THURSDAY, 11 AUGUST 2016
Round Table Discussion 1 (09:00-12:00)
The Nordic Experience of Women in Peace Building
Venue: Conference 1
08:30 – 09:00: Arrival – Registration and Tea/Coffee
09:00 – 09:10: Opening and Word of Welcome by Programme Director, Ambassador M Joyini Deputy Director-General: Branch: Diplomatic Training, Research and Development (DTRD)
09:10 – 09:30: Introduction to the Gertrude Shope Annual Dialogue Forum on Conflict Resolution and Peace-making in Africa
Minister Nkoana-Mashabane, Department of International Relations and Cooperation
09:30 – 09:45: Women in Peace Building – The Nordic Women Mediators Forum and Norway’s Experience in Myanmar
Ambassador Katja Nordgaard, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
09:45 – 10:00: The Swedish Approach to Women and Peace Building
Ambassador Lena Sundh
10:00 – 10:45: Peace building and the role of women: A Finnish Case Study
Ms Johanna Poutanen
10:45 – 11:15: Coffee and Tea
11:15 – 11:30: The Role of Women in Peace Building – Norway’s Experience in Colombia
Ambassador Gry Larsen, Secretary General, CARE Norway
11:30 – 12:00: Open Discussion
12:00 – 12:15: Closing Remarks
Ms JY Maya: Deputy Director-General: Branch: Americas and Europe, DIRCO
13:00: Lunch
Round Table Discussion 2 (13:30-16:45)
The African Experience of Women in Peace Building
Venue: Conference 1
12:30 – 13:30: Arrival – Registration and Tea/Coffee
13:30 – 13:45: Opening and Word of Welcome by Programme Director
Ambassador M Nkosi, Chief Operations Officer (COO), DIRCO
13:45 – 14:00: South Africa’s Role in Peacekeeping
Minister NM Mapisa-Nqakula, Department of Defence and Military Veterans
14:00 – 14:10: Women and the African Agenda 2063
Mme Assetou Koite, President of the Pan African Women’s Organisation
14:10 – 14:20: The Role of Women in Peace Building: Somalia’s Experience
Dr Maryam Qasim Ahmed, Former Minister of Women Affairs and Minister Social Development) of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia
14:20 – 14:30: The Role of Women in Peace Building: South Sudan’s Experience
Speaker
14:30 – 14:45: Coffee and Tea
14:45 – 14:55: The Role of Women in Peace Building: The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Experience
Speaker
14:55 – 15:05: The Role of Women in Peace Building: Burundi’s Experience
Mrs Mediatrice Barengayabo, Alma Parens Center for Peace and Socio-Economic Development
15:30 – 16:30: Open Discussion
16:30 – 16:45: Closing Remarks
Mr EX Makaya: Deputy Director-General: Africa, DIRCO
FRIDAY, 12 AUGUST 2016
Round Table Discussion 3 (08:30-12:10)
The South African Experience of Women in Peace Building
Venue: Conference 1
08:30 – 09:00: Arrival – Registration and Tea/Coffee
09:00 – 09:10: Opening and Word of Welcome by Programme Director
Ms C Lobe: Chief Director: Transformation Programmes and Organisational Development
09:10 – 09:30: The Status of Women in the South African Economy
Minister S Shabangu, Department of Women
09:30 – 09:50: Conflict Resolution: Violence against Women and Children
Minister B Dlamini, Department of Social Development
09:50 – 10:05: The Role of UN Women in South Africa
Ms A Githuku-Shongwe, Representative: UN Women
10:05 – 10:20: The Role of Men in Gender Equality
Chairperson: Mr M Shozi, Commission for Gender Equality
10:20 – 10:45: Coffee and Tea
10:45 – 11:00: Empowering Women in Society
Ms Mandisa Monakali, Executive Director, Ilitha Labantu
11:00 – 11:15: Women in Development
Deputy Minister NC Mfeketo, Department of International Relations and Cooperation, South Africa
11:15 – 12:00: Open Discussion
12:00 – 12:10: Closing of the Panel on South Africa
Ms C Lobe
Graduation of the Capacity Building Programme for Women on Conflict resolution and Negotiation (12:30-13:35)
Venue: Conference 1
12:30 – 12:40: Graduation Ceremony Introductions
Ambassador M Joyini, Deputy Director-General: Branch: Diplomatic Training, Research and Development (DTRD), DIRCO
12:40 – 12:55: 60 Years of Leadership: The Role of Women Moving South Africa, Africa and the World Forward
Minister Nkoana-Mashabane, Department of International Relations and Cooperation
12:55 – 13:10: Inspiring Women a New generation of Women Leaders
Ma G Shope
13:10 – 13:20: Graduation
13:20 – 13:30: Address by a Representative of the Graduation Group
13:30 – 13:35: Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks
Mr KE Mahoai, Acting Director-General, DIRCO
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