Podcast guest Julie Arostegui.
Gender and security expert Julie Arostegui discusses the opportunities that arise in post-conflict situations to empower women and increase their role in democratic processes. Arostegui talks about the important role that law plays in creating these opportunities and explains the impact of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, which mandates women’s participation in peace processes. The discussion also covers the role economic development plays in creating stability post-conflict and how economic empowerment of women often leads to their greater political participation. Arostegui also talks about her involvement in programs to empower women politically in Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Middle East and North Africa.
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Arostegui developed a toolkit on Using Law to Empower Women in Post-Conflict Systems.
Read Arostegui’s articles Gender, conflict, and peace-building: how conflict can catalyze positive change for women and Gender, Migration and Security: Migration policies must empower women and men.
Visit her LinkedIn page to access other articles she has written and follow her on Twitter at @JulieLArostegui.
