Conference

When Participation Becomes Meaningful: Advancing the Conversation on Gender Diversity in the NPT

Gender diversity and diversity of perspectives could bring benefits to the sustainability and effectiveness of the NPT regime. As States Parties look into the future of the NPT, it is important to consider questions related to gender diversity and inclusion in nuclear non-proliferation, disarmament, and peaceful uses of nuclear energy, such as:

• What can leaders do to promote gender diversity in the NPT?
• How to improve the quality of women’s participation in the NPT?
• How to promote women’s leadership in the NPT?
• How to make a career in non-proliferation and disarmament attractive and accessible to young women (e.g. mentorship schemes, support networks)?
• How can diversity contribute to all three pillars of the NPT?

*This discussion is organized by Australia, Canada, Ireland, Namibia, Netherlands, Sweden, and the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR).