On 17 November 2020, the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies will host a discussion panel under Women ART Peace Programme in recognition of Afghan women's role and efforts in peacemaking.

The discussion panel will host H.E. Mrs. Fatima Gailani, H.E. Mrs. Habiba Sarabi, H.E. Mrs. Fawzia Koofi, and H.E. Mrs. Sharifa Zurmati, members of the negotiation team of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in the intra-Afghan peace talks.

The Panel Discussion will be moderated by Professor Sultan Barakat, Director of CHS, and will be attended by a number of renowned international scholars and experts who will join via Zoom.

In the moderated discussion, a range of themes will be examined and addressed, including but not limited to the following: inclusive approaches to peacebuilding, challenges and opportunities to women's participation, Islamic perspective to peace negotiations, and the role of regional and international actors.

The lecture will be livestreamed on CHS social media accounts @onlineCHS. Translation into Arabic and Pashto will be available.