When: Thursday 6 March 2025, 09:00 – 12:30 CET

Where: European Parliament in Brussels, ANTALL building, room 6Q2 and via streaming.

To mark the 2025 International Women’s Days, the European Parliament’s Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality is organising an interparliamentary committee meeting on “Strengthening the Women, Peace and Security Agenda – Upholding Women’s Rights in Defence, Security and Peace Building”. Representatives of member states, EU institutions, the European Parliament and EU national parliaments will discuss the need to ensure the full participation of women in decision-making processes, particularly in defence, security, and peacebuilding, where their leadership can lead to more inclusive and lasting peaceful outcomes.

The event will be opened by committee chair, Lina Gálvez (S&D, ES), followed by a video message by European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.

The introductory remarks will be delivered by Polish Minister of Equality…