Next, her co-collaborators led the discussion on gendered differences in Self-Advocacy, followed by outlining different strategies to promote gender equality. After noting the different methods of furthering multi-gendered voices into legitimacy, the participants and facilitators reflected on the personal barriers preventing such advocacy, and how one can successfully apply the skills learned from the workshop into their daily work environments. Then, Professor Alexandra Carter engaged with participants on how to strategically ask open (as opposed to closed) ended questions for effective resolutions, as well as closing the lively session with the importance of allyship in fostering an inclusive environment.
Lastly, the participants reflected on the different tools they were excited to put into practice from the presentation. By the end of the session, participants reached an understanding concerning the importance of gender equality in peacebuilding, and resolving conflicts while finding methods of working through gender inequalities.
Closing remarks were made by Mr. Marco Suazo, and the facilitators thanked participants for attending the workshops over the course of the series and announced the next event will be taking place on the 5th of May 2020 focusing on “Asking the Right Questions” for more information and the video on the sessions please check https://alexcarterasks.com/unitar-columbialaw/