Geir Otto Pedersen
UN Special Envoy for Syria,
UN Office of the Special Envoy for Syria
A political process without a gendered perspective and the meaningful participation of women will lead to a distorted view of the issues requiring attention and flawed proposals to bring about a comprehensive and legitimate political settlement that meets the aspirations of all Syrians.
I support the IGC Panel Parity Pledge.
I support the IGC gender-based violence pledge.
Personal Commitments
I will ensure to advance a meaningful participation of Syrian women in all mechanisms of the political process and insist on at least 30 percent representation for women.
I will continue consulting extensively with Syrian women for their inputs to the political process and to amplify their diverse voices through the Women’s Advisory Board and Civil Society Support Room.