Indonesia hosts ASEAN Women Peace and Security Summit
The ASEAN Women Peace and Security (WPS) Summit opened in Yogyakarta province of Indonesia on July 6, under the theme of “High-Level Dialogue to Advance the Implementation of the Regional Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security”.
Indonesian Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Bintang Puspayoga speaks at the event. (Photo: antaranews.com)
Jakarta (VNA) – The ASEAN Women Peace and Security (WPS) Summit openedin Yogyakarta province of Indonesia on July 6, under the theme of “High-LevelDialogue to Advance the Implementation of the Regional Action Plan on Women,Peace, and Security”.
In her opening remarks, Indonesian Minister of Women'sEmpowerment and Child Protection Bintang Puspayoga emphasised that women mustnot be left out of peace and security agendas, as they are strong peaceactivists and capable negotiators.
Puspayoga observed that conflicts have a profound and oftendisproportionate and harmful impact on women and girls, and they are morevulnerable to gender-based violence that is worsened by conflict.
To this end, women's participation is very meaningful in thepeace process to improve the effectiveness, legitimacy, and sustainability ofpeace, she said, adding that women have a natural sensitivity that can helpbuild a sense of mutual respect and inclusivity among various groups.
She added that, as the chair of ASEAN in 2023, Indonesia haspicked the theme "ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth", which symbolisesthe country's commitment to increasing the significance and relevance of ASEANin the region as well as on the global stage.
She expressed her hope that the two-day ASEAN WPS summit will helpstrengthen commitment and collaborative action to fully advance the agenda ofwomen, peace, and security./.
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Indonesian Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Bintang Puspayoga speaks at the event. (Photo: antaranews.com) 
