Jean-Pierre ESTIVAL, Head of the working group on political and social developments in the countries of the Middle East and Southern Mediterranean presented an analysis based on historical, geopolitical and religious conflicts springs in the Middle East.
Anje WIERSINGA raised once again the need to support women in those countries and push for them to be involved in the peace process. She echoed the side event she organized in collaboration with the Committee on Human Rights on the use of gender as a weapon in conflicts..