On March 27, USIP hosted a conversation with two prominent women, peace and security champions from the Horn of Africa on the sidelines of the U.S. Summit for Democracy. The discussion looked at the role of women’s inclusion and participation in advancing democratic political transitions to achieve sustainable peace.
Lise Grande, introductory remarks
President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace
Michael Hammer, welcoming remarks
Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa
Filsan Abdi
Founder, Horn Peace Institute and Nabad Project
Fauziya Abdi Ali
President, Women in International Security – Horn of Africa
Susan Stigant, moderator
Director of Africa Programs, U.S. Institute of Peace
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/womens-leadership-peace-democracy-and-political-transitions-horn-africa
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