24 visitors from multiple countries will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following specific objectives for the project outlined by the Department of State: examine the current and historical roles of women in political transitions, post-conflict reconstruction, humanitarian emergencies, conflict prevention, and peacemaking efforts; assess the impact of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which reaffirmed the important role of women in peace and security, and explore interagency coordination to implement the resolution; compare conflict transformation, resolution, and mediation techniques, and their situational benefits and challenges; demonstrate the role of women in civil society, government, business, politics, and education in promoting community stability, security, and wellbeing; illustrate how women leaders mentor the next generation of female leaders in various specialties/areas of expertise in service to their communities; and familiarize participants with the constitutional, judicial, and legislative processes and practices that promote gender equality and protect women’s human rights.