title: Violence Against Women: The Lethal Consequences of Arms start: 2013-03-05 start time: 12:30 venue: Church Center for the United Nations city: New York (NY) country: US coordinates: 40.7502, -73.9687 tags: feminism feminismo peacewomen peacewomenproject wilpf womenrights links: Página Facebook del evento https://www.facebook.com/events/436370609776929/ description: Women who speak out for their rights in militarized and patriarchal societies face high level of threats and violence. This event will open your eyes to the role of arms. Arms increases the risk of lethal violence against women and facilitate sexual and gender based violence. Learn about how women’s organisations use resolution 1325 to make the link between violence against women, insufficient arms control, and women’s economic and political rights. Speakers: Joy Onyesoh WILPF Nigeria; Annie Matundu WILPF DRC, Adilia Caravaca WILPF Costa Rica and president WILPF International Nina Ferrer WILPF Colombia Facilitator: Josefine Karlsson WILPF Sweden *** WILPF is organizing and supporting numerous key events during CSW. Speaking at several of our events will be WILPF members, joining us from around the world and sharing their perceptions on women's issues within their country's context. Events include panel discussions, movie screenings, and interactive dialogues.