On February 27, 2008, The Open Society Institute hosted a forum titled "Women in Conflict Zones-- Why are Governments Failing and How are Women's Rights Movements Responding?"  At the event, sponsored by the Open Society Institute International Women's Program, leading NGO panelists discussed their cutting-edge work addressing violence against women in conflict and post-conflict zones, their challenges, and where they see governments failing.  Featured speakers included Ruth Ojiambo Ochieng, Marie Claire Ruhamya, and Gopal Krishna Siwakoti.

To listen to an audio recording of the event, please click here.