UD professor to speak to NATO delegates this weekend
Natalie Hudson is a professor at the University of Dayton, focusing on global politics and international law. She also teaches courses in women's rights and human rights advocacy.
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Now, the Dayton native will be the only person from the Miami Valley to address the international delegation this weekend during the NATO summit.
Hudson says just a few months ago, NATO officials reached out to her, asking if she could speak during one of their sessions this coming Saturday.
'It was very exciting, I got an invitation in March, and the invitation was to speak at the democracy and security committee meeting, and their discussion of the women and peace security agenda,' said Hudson.
Hudson plans to speak on the inclusion of women in the peacemaking and peace building process, saying that to have perspectives from both men and women is essential.
'The work that I do is not an ideology, it's not a feel good theory, it's actually supported by evidence that when women are involved we do it better,' said Hudson. 'It's a research area that I'm very passionate about, and it's one that NATO stands to lead on and has been a leader on in recent years.'
Hudson also wants to focus on how women are treated in armed conflicts, pointing to data as recent as the Russia-Ukraine War.
'We know that women and girls experience conflict differently than men and are vulnerable in different sorts of ways, particularly around sexual and gender-based violence,' said Hudson.
She also plans on speaking on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's announcement to cut America's Women, Peace and Security agenda.
'Peace and Security agenda is backed by lots of research, that shows when women are involved in conflict resolution, conflict prevention and the protection of civilians, that we are smarter, safer and stronger, both as a military alliance, and also in terms of just general political stability and the promotion of democracy around the world,' said Hudson.
Hudson's session will not be open to the public, but if you are looking to interact with NATO delegates, the University of Dayton is hosting public forums this week at the Roger Glass Center.
Tickets are free, but they are also limited. Click here to learn more.
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