EEA project with Slovakia

• Project Name: Educational Meetings on Norwegian Policy and Government
• Start Date: May 27th, 2024
• Date of Completion: June 31st, 2024
• Project Type: Good Governance and Cross-border Cooperation Programme Funded under the EEA and Norway Financial Mechanism
• Project Topic(s): Women empowerment, women peace and security, gender equality

The project aims to establish connections and carry out educational activities regarding inclusive processes in government. Norway is a leader in implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325, while Slovakia still needs to improve in embodying this plan. Participants explored the concept of Women, Peace, and Security, with a special emphasis on Norway's highlighting of the crucial role women play in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and societal stability. They also covered gender equality and the prevention of gender-based violence from the Norwegian perspective.

During a three-day program, five participants from Slovakia engaged in educational meetings and study tours of key institutions based in Oslo. The mobility program included a visit to the Nobel Peace Center, a guided tour of Deichman Library, an educational meeting at the Peace Research Institute of Oslo (PRIO), and attendance at a conference at the University of Oslo.