This event wants to draw attention to the persisting use of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in conflict and to provide a structured platform for experts in the field to publicly converse on the subject. Specifically, it aims to address the effects of GBV on the community level as well as its mental health implications. In terms of the latter, concepts such as collective trauma and the urgent need for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) are explored. The case that will be discussed is that of the Yazidi community in Sinjar (Kurdistan, Iraq).

Young professionals and aspiring policymakers will receive the opportunity to gain real-life insights from experts in the field and ask questions as well as engage in discussions.

This event additionally serves as a closing event for the article series published by the Security Distillery: The Weaponisation of Female Bodies.

Duration

This event is scheduled to occur on the 26th March 2021 at 11:30 AM (Glasgow Time). The event will be 60 minutes including Q&A, with a 40 minutes presentation of the experts and 20 min questions.

For more info, contact information@thesecuritydistillery.org

Experts’ Panel

Nieneke van den Akker:

Sexual and Reproductive Health Advisor at Cordaid | General Practitioner

Rebecca Boogaard:

Junior Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Expert at Cordaid

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