Joining Democracy and Peace

In support of the White House’s Summit for Democracy, USIP hosted a conversation with civil-society leaders from five democracies that are affected by diverse and challenging conflicts — Colombia, Iraq, Nigeria, the Philippines and Ukraine. The discussion examined the prospects for democracy and peace in these countries, how the goals of greater democracy and greater peace are linked, what lessons the leaders learned in joining together democracy and peace, and how the international democratic community can better support their efforts.

Lise Grande, moderator President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace

Uzra Zeya, keynote remarks Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights

Farhad Alaaldin Chair, Iraq Advisory Council, Iraq

Maria Jimena Duzan Host, “A Fondo” podcast, Colombia

Glenda Gloria Executive Editor, Rappler, Philippines

Idayat Hassan Director, Centre for Democracy and Development, Nigeria

Oleksandra Matviychuk Chair, Center for Civil Liberties, Ukraine

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/joining-democracy-and-peace