Can Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Deliver Peace?

On March 18, 2021, USIP and the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University hosted a timely discussion on how applying the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion can contribute to more effective U.S. peace and development programs around the world. Panelists considered efforts to meaningfully engage marginalized or underrepresented groups such as women, youth, and social movement actors to support locally driven peacebuilding.

Speakers:

Corinne Graff, introductory remarks  Senior Advisor, Conflict Prevention and Fragility, U.S. Institute of Peace

Susanna Campbell Assistant Professor, School of International Service, American University

Rosa Emilia Salamanca  Executive Director, Corporación de Investigación y Acción Social y Económica (CIASE) in Colombia

Jennifer Hawkins Senior Women, Peace, and Security Advisor, U.S. Agency for International Development

Joseph Sany Vice President, Africa Center, U.S. Institute of Peace

Pamina Firchow, moderator Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution and Coexistence, Brandeis University 

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/can-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-deliver-peace