What does meaningful conversation on women, peace and security look like? What does queering the agenda mean - and how can it help change the conversation? 

This session, co-hosted by Women's Platform and HEReNI, will introduce the Queering the Women, Peace and Security agenda toolkit, developed by Queen's University Belfast with Christian Aid and the Colombian LGBTQ+ organisation Colombia Diversa. It will also highlight experiences from Colombia on engaging LGBTQ+ groups with peacebuilding, and explore how learning from Colombia can support practice elsewhere. HEReNI will also share a perspective on LGBTQ+ groups and peacebuilding in Northern Ireland.

Speakers:

Dr Jamie Hagen, Centre for Gender in Politics, Queen's University Belfast

María Susana Peralta Ramón, Colombia Diversa

Sophie Nelson, HEReNI