International Women’s Day (8.March) is a day to celebrate women's achievements and to accelerate women’s equality by addressing barriers that continue to perpetuate gender inequality. On this occasion, the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Korea will organise “Perspectives on Women in Security and Defence” discussing women’s achievements and challenges toward gender equality in the Republic of Korea and Europe. As a follow up of the EU-RoK’s Security and Defence partnership signed in November 2024, the EU Delegation acknowledges the importance of women in security and defence as a fundamental requirement in order to establish truly inclusive and secure societies. Therefore, the event seeks to provide a platform to discuss concrete action in engaging, cultivating and advancing women’s leadership in all aspects of the security and defence community. This acts in accordance with the EU’s commitment to push the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) at the centre of its Common Security and Defence Policy.

The EU Delegation will invite women speakers with backgrounds in security and defence to raise awareness among Korean public in the importance of equal participation of women in all processes of conflict prevention, peace-making, peace building and post-conflict rehabilitation. The event will also aim to derive actionable policies with the inclusion of gender equality and human rights perspectives to unlock women’s potential in the sector and to contribute as a cornerstone in achieving long-lasting peace and prosperity.

Please find the enclosed programme and RSVP here: https://forms.gle/3JvmyWZUyU6fXRDq5 by 5pm this Friday, 28.February

You may also access the RSVP link by clicking the QR code on the invitation.

For the guests who have joined our previous Women’s Day events are welcome to join the reception part of the event from 6pm. Please register on the RSVP link accordingly.

For further questions: DELEGATION REP OF KOREA <delegation-rep-of-korea@eeas.europa.eu>