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Women in Conflicts III

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September 21, 2022
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Add to Calendar September 21, 2022 2:00 pm September 21, 2022 4:00 pm America/New_York Women in Conflicts III

As in the previous two editions (New York, 2021 and Brussels, 2022), the “Women in Conflicts” event will bring together survivors, activists, policy-makers and world leaders. The focus will be on young women activists and leaders working in conflict regions, to mobilize efforts and strengthen international commitments to ensure their participation and protection.

With the participation of:
• Sonita Alizadeh, Afghan rapper and activist
• Dr. Mukwege, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
• Nadia Murad, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
• Olena Zelenska, First Lady of Ukraine
• Sima Bahous, UN Women Executive Director
• Jayathma Wickramanayake, United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth
• Grace Adhiambo, Women Volunteers for Peace, Kenya
• Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary General OIF
• Charles Michel, President of the European Council
Hosted by the President of the European Council, Nadia’s Initiative, the Dr Mukwege Foundation and UN Women.

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As in the previous two editions (New York, 2021 and Brussels, 2022), the “Women in Conflicts” event will bring together survivors, activists, policy-makers and world leaders. The focus will be on young women activists and leaders working in conflict regions, to mobilize efforts and strengthen international commitments to ensure their participation and protection.

With the participation of:
• Sonita Alizadeh, Afghan rapper and activist
• Dr. Mukwege, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
• Nadia Murad, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
• Olena Zelenska, First Lady of Ukraine
• Sima Bahous, UN Women Executive Director
• Jayathma Wickramanayake, United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth
• Grace Adhiambo, Women Volunteers for Peace, Kenya
• Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary General OIF
• Charles Michel, President of the European Council
Hosted by the President of the European Council, Nadia’s Initiative, the Dr Mukwege Foundation and UN Women.