Lara Scarpitta

@LScarpitta_OSCE

@OSCE Senior Adviser on Gender issues. Former Advisor @EU_UNGeneva. Fully committed to #WPS, peacebuilding, mediation, #gender equality. Proud mum of two girls

Vienna, Austria

Joined March 2020

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Lara Scarpitta@LScarpitta_OSCE · Jul 8

Happy to welcome today @hajershareif for a fireside chat w/ @OSCE #YW4P, our flagship initiative supported by @EU_FPI. From founding @TWBI_org at 19 to shaping global peace efforts, Hajer reminded us: networks empower. Young women need spaces to lead, grow & support each other.

LScarpitta_OSCE's tweet image. Happy to welcome today @hajershareif for a fireside chat w/ @OSCE #YW4P, our flagship initiative supported by @EU_FPI.

From founding @TWBI_org at 19 to shaping global peace efforts, Hajer reminded us: networks empower.

Young women need spaces to lead, grow &amp; support each other.

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Lara Scarpitta@LScarpitta_OSCE · Jul 10

Rebuilding 🇺🇦 means more than infrastructure — it means restoring institutions, healing communities & putting women at the center of recovery. Ahead of #URC2025, we partnered w/ ⁦@WIISItaly⁩ & ⁦@Lore_Teodorescu⁩ to promote exchanges between 🇺🇦 women and Italian MPs.

LScarpitta_OSCE's tweet image. Rebuilding 🇺🇦 means more than infrastructure — it means restoring institutions, healing communities &amp; putting women at the center of recovery.

Ahead of #URC2025, we partnered w/ ⁦@WIISItaly⁩ &amp; ⁦@Lore_Teodorescu⁩ to promote exchanges between 🇺🇦 women and Italian MPs.

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Lara Scarpitta@LScarpitta_OSCE · Jul 2

Truly honoured to join the panel at the screening of The Last Ambassador, hosted by 🇲🇹 H.E. ⁦@natmeli⁩ ⁦⁦@MTatOSCE⁩. Amb. ⁦⁦@BakhtariManizha⁩ must-see story is a powerful example of resilience, hope & determination to fight for Afghan women’s rights. 🙏

LScarpitta_OSCE's tweet image. Truly honoured to join the panel at the screening of The Last Ambassador, hosted by 🇲🇹 H.E. ⁦@natmeli⁩ ⁦⁦@MTatOSCE⁩.

Amb. ⁦⁦@BakhtariManizha⁩ must-see story is a powerful example of resilience, hope &amp; determination to fight for Afghan women’s rights. 🙏

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Lara Scarpitta@LScarpitta_OSCE · Jun 24

At ⁦@OSCE⁩ #WomenInDiplomacy matter! They show what true leadership looks like in action! 🙏 to these remarkable Ambassadors who lead negotiations and work tirelessly every day to bring lasting solutions to today’s security challenges. #SheLeadsDiplomacy

LScarpitta_OSCE's tweet image. At ⁦@OSCE⁩ #WomenInDiplomacy matter! They show what true leadership looks like in action!

🙏 to these remarkable Ambassadors who lead negotiations and work tirelessly every day to bring lasting solutions to today’s security challenges.

#SheLeadsDiplomacy

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Lara Scarpitta@LScarpitta_OSCE · Jun 24

Today we honour women driving diplomacy forward. Proud to work with these brilliant ⁦@OSCE⁩ colleagues—and all the women making peace and security possible. #WomenInDiplomacy #SheLeadsDiplomacy @KateFearonOSCE ⁦@AlenaKupchyna⁩

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Lara Scarpitta@LScarpitta_OSCE · Jun 17

🟣 When online hate turns into real-world harm — how do we stop it? Grateful to Amb. ⁦@UKOSCE⁩ & ⁦@AlenaKupchyna⁩ for supporting today’s side-event on online misogyny & radicalization. This is about more than safety — it’s about inclusion. #WINGenderEquality @OSCE

LScarpitta_OSCE's tweet image. 🟣 When online hate turns into real-world harm — how do we stop it?

Grateful to Amb. ⁦@UKOSCE⁩ &amp; ⁦@AlenaKupchyna⁩ for supporting today’s side-event on online misogyny &amp; radicalization.

This is about more than safety — it’s about inclusion.
#WINGenderEquality @OSCE

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Lara Scarpitta@LScarpitta_OSCE · Jun 13

Truly inspiring to meet the team at @OSCEBiH 🇧🇦. Their commitment to peacebuilding, community engagement, and human rights on the ground is a testament to the ⁦@OSCE⁩ impact where it matters most.

LScarpitta_OSCE's tweet image. Truly inspiring to meet the team at @OSCEBiH 🇧🇦.

Their commitment to peacebuilding, community engagement, and human rights on the ground is a testament to the ⁦@OSCE⁩ impact where it matters most.

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Lara Scarpitta@LScarpitta_OSCE · Jun 12

Happy to meet again ⁦⁦@USGSRSGPatten⁩, UN SR on Sexual Violence in Conflict. Thanked her for the leadership & reaffirmed ⁦⁦@OSCE⁩ commitment to survivor-centred action, accountability & ending #CRSV. Together, we must break the cycle of violence & bring peace

LScarpitta_OSCE's tweet image. Happy to meet again ⁦⁦@USGSRSGPatten⁩, UN SR on Sexual Violence in Conflict.

Thanked her for the leadership &amp; reaffirmed ⁦⁦@OSCE⁩ commitment to survivor-centred action, accountability &amp; ending #CRSV.

Together, we must break the cycle of violence &amp; bring peace

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Lara Scarpitta@LScarpitta_OSCE · Jun 12

Grateful to meet @MaryLawlorhrds, UN SR on #HRDs, at #WPS Conference in Sarajevo. We discussed threats faced by women #HRDs, climate activists, anti-corruption & disability rights defenders. Their courage demands stronger protection. @UNHumanRights ⁦⁦⁦@OSCE⁩

LScarpitta_OSCE's tweet image. Grateful to meet @MaryLawlorhrds, UN SR on #HRDs, at #WPS Conference in Sarajevo.
We discussed threats faced by women #HRDs, climate activists, anti-corruption &amp; disability rights defenders.
Their courage demands stronger protection.
@UNHumanRights ⁦⁦⁦@OSCE⁩

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Lara Scarpitta@LScarpitta_OSCE · May 20

Last week I spoke at vital ⁦@gmfus⁩ talk on wartime #GBV & recovery. Centering survivors & local voices must be at the heart of Ukraine’s path forward 🇺🇦 Watch the session in full here ⬇️ bit.ly/4djoONC

LScarpitta_OSCE's tweet image. Last week I spoke at vital ⁦@gmfus⁩ talk on wartime #GBV &amp; recovery.

Centering survivors &amp; local voices must be at the heart of Ukraine’s path forward 🇺🇦

Watch the session in full here ⬇️
bit.ly/4djoONC

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Lara Scarpitta@LScarpitta_OSCE · May 14

Started the day with a powerful side event by ⁦@BerghofFnd⁩ on women’s roles in conflict & post-agreement settings, featuring reflections from a former FARC combatant. A strong call to center women in the realities of war & peace. 🙏Chris Coulter & ⁦⁦@PRIOresearch⁩

LScarpitta_OSCE's tweet image. Started the day with a powerful side event by ⁦@BerghofFnd⁩ on women’s roles in conflict &amp; post-agreement settings, featuring reflections from a former FARC combatant. A strong call to center women in the realities of war &amp; peace.

🙏Chris Coulter &amp; ⁦⁦@PRIOresearch⁩

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Lara Scarpitta@LScarpitta_OSCE · May 13

Happy to speak at the opening of @WPSFocalPoints meeting in Oslo, co-hosted by 🇳🇴 and 🇯🇵. We discussed how to support women’s meaningful roles in peace efforts—from negotiation tables to community leadership. ⁦@OSCE⁩ continues to play a 🔑 role in moving #WPS forward.

LScarpitta_OSCE's tweet image. Happy to speak at the opening of @WPSFocalPoints meeting in Oslo, co-hosted by 🇳🇴 and 🇯🇵.

We discussed how to support women’s meaningful roles in peace efforts—from negotiation tables to community leadership.

⁦@OSCE⁩ continues to play a 🔑 role in moving #WPS forward.

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Lara Scarpitta@LScarpitta_OSCE · May 12

The Spring 2025 ⁦@OSCE⁩ Gender Equality Newsletter is out! From #WPS commitments to action on GBV and femicide, it’s a powerful look at recent progress and priorities across the region. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/3YIuxqp mailchi.mp/osce.org/oct20…

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Lara Scarpitta@LScarpitta_OSCE · May 12

Looking forward to an essential conversation on GBV & recovery in Ukraine, hosted by @gmfus. Honored to join Galyna Kotliuk, Khrystyna Kit & @VeghZsuzsanna. 🗓️May 14, 15:00 CEST Register and join us ⬇️ bit.ly/43ge8e9 gmfus.org/event/addressi…

LScarpitta_OSCE's tweet card. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has triggered one of the largest humanitarian crises in Europe since World War II, with millions displaced, infrastructure destroyed, and social systems under...

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Lara Scarpitta@LScarpitta_OSCE · May 8

Honored to speak at the 25th Anniversary Conference on Women, Peace and Security hosted by @MApNRomania. Proud to share @OSCE’s #WPS initiatives, including our Women Peace Leadership Programme. Gender equality must stay a cornerstone of lasting peace. ⁦@RO_Vienna⁩

LScarpitta_OSCE's tweet image. Honored to speak at the 25th Anniversary Conference on Women, Peace and Security hosted by @MApNRomania.

Proud to share @OSCE’s #WPS initiatives, including our Women Peace Leadership Programme.

Gender equality must stay a cornerstone of lasting peace.

⁦@RO_Vienna⁩

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Lara Scarpitta@LScarpitta_OSCE · May 7

We hosted today the 1st-ever meeting of ⁦⁦⁦@OSCE⁩ Network of Women in Police in Central Asia — a milestone for the #WPS agenda & women’s role in security. 🙏⁦@KateFearonOSCE⁩ , ⁦@AlenaKupchyna⁩ , @Finland_OSCE & ⁦⁦⁦@osce_odihr⁩ for partnership.

LScarpitta_OSCE's tweet image. We hosted today the 1st-ever meeting of ⁦⁦⁦@OSCE⁩ Network of Women in Police in Central Asia — a milestone for the #WPS agenda &amp; women’s role in security.

🙏⁦@KateFearonOSCE⁩ , ⁦@AlenaKupchyna⁩ , @Finland_OSCE &amp; ⁦⁦⁦@osce_odihr⁩ for partnership.

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Lara Scarpitta@LScarpitta_OSCE · May 6

Honoured to moderate the kick-off session at ⁦@Finland_OSCE⁩ Gender Equality Conference. Integrating gender into political dialogue & co-operation drives change. 🙏 ⁦@BelenSanzLuq⁩, ⁦⁦@saarasofia⁩, ⁦@GeBraeutigam⁩ & Marja Ruotanen @coe for key insights

LScarpitta_OSCE's tweet image. Honoured to moderate the kick-off session at ⁦@Finland_OSCE⁩ Gender Equality Conference. Integrating gender into political dialogue &amp; co-operation drives change.

🙏 ⁦@BelenSanzLuq⁩, ⁦⁦@saarasofia⁩, ⁦@GeBraeutigam⁩ &amp; Marja Ruotanen @coe for key insights

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Lara Scarpitta@LScarpitta_OSCE · May 6

Happy to meet today ⁦⁦@BelenSanzLuq⁩, ⁦@unwomeneca⁩ Regional Director. Held strategic discussions on how to boost our co-operation to advance gender equality. Policy progress depends on partnership. We go further when we go together. ⁦@OSCE⁩

LScarpitta_OSCE's tweet image. Happy to meet today ⁦⁦@BelenSanzLuq⁩, ⁦@unwomeneca⁩ Regional Director. Held strategic discussions on how to boost our co-operation to advance gender equality.

Policy progress depends on partnership. We go further when we go together. ⁦@OSCE⁩

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Lara Scarpitta@LScarpitta_OSCE · May 5

Diplomacy is stronger with women at the table 🕊️ This morning, I met with young women diplomats from the Informal Women’s Working-Level Network at ⁦@OSCE⁩ —building connections & driving change through a gender-inclusive lens. 🙏@AusAmbVIE⁩ for bringing us together.

LScarpitta_OSCE's tweet image. Diplomacy is stronger with women at the table 🕊️

This morning, I met with young women diplomats from the Informal Women’s Working-Level Network at ⁦@OSCE⁩ —building connections &amp; driving change through a gender-inclusive lens.

🙏@AusAmbVIE⁩ for bringing us together.

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Lara Scarpitta@LScarpitta_OSCE · Apr 24

🔈On #GirlsinICT Day, ⁦@OSCE⁩ reaffirms its commitment to support Afghan women. Proud to launch a 🔑 needs assessment that sheds light on opportunities & barriers to digital access - and the urgent need for inclusion, investment & empowerment. osce.org/secretariat/58…

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