The meeting, held in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and co-hosted by the Government of the Republic of Moldova, reflects the programme’s continued commitment to ensuring that women and girls have access to targeted support and that their leadership is prioritized in building more resilient and gender-equal societies.

In the opening remarks Moldova’s Deputy Chairwoman, Doina Gherman, highlighted gender equality progress, including a rise in the Global Gender Gap Index and increased female representation, supported by UN Women and Denmark. UN Women’s Elisa Fernandez Saenz and Denmark’s Jasmin Frentzel Sørensen stressed the programme’s role in advancing gender equality and resilience, particularly in recovery efforts. UNDP’s Steliana Nedera highlighted initiatives like “Greening the Future,” reaffirming the commitment to collaborative, inclusive development in the region.

Read more at: https://eca.unwomen.org/en/stories/news/2024/10/strategic-visioning-meeting-of-the-women-leading-peace-and-resilience-programme-marks-significant-progress-on-gender-equality-and-peacebuilding-in-europe-and-central-asia