UN Women has recently pointed out that twenty years after the passing of the UN Security Council resolution 1325, which set a new framework for women’s leadership and inclusion in all aspects of peace, alarming gaps in implementation are holding back impact. What are both countries doing to closing the gap? Why is Women, Peace and Security a priority for the Netherlands and Canada?

In this episode, on Breaking Barriers for Women, Peace and Security, you will hear from:
- Ines Coppoolse, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Canada
- Jacqueline O'Neill, Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security (Canada)
- Ella van den Heuvel, Commander and Gender & Security Expert (The Netherlands)

This episode is part of a special series on Human Rights and will focus on how Canada and the Netherlands are working together to promote and protect human rights worldwide. It is created by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Canada.

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