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Foreign Minister Maas to open the Women, Peace and Security National Focal Points Network meeting
The Federal Foreign Office will host this year’s Women, Peace and Security National Focal Points Network meeting on 9 and 10 April, when it will also officially take over the presidency of the network from Spain.
Foreign Minister Heiko Maas will open the event on 9 April. The opening will be followed by a panel discussion on building alliances to advance the women, peace and security agenda.
The second day will be opened by Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström and will include a panel discussion on promoting accountability for conflict-related sexual and gender‑based violence as a key aspect of conflict prevention.