From May 9th to 10th, 2024, the United Nations Civil Society Conference will unfurl its vibrant landscape of ideas, aspirations, and collaborations in the heart of Nairobi, Kenya. This event is not merely another gathering on the UN calendar; it is a premier symposium designed to transcend individual silos and propel the UN 2030 agenda…
In the capacity as the IIHS Women, Peace, and Security Advisor, I participated in the 4th International Workshop for Leadership and Security, which took place at the Institute for Strategic Studies, Research, and Analysis (ISSRA), National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad, Pakistan during 26 February – 2 March 2024. The international event aimed to provide a…
#DevelopingEvent | The IIHS-supported project, The Mobile Museum of Modern Day Slavery, will be on the move in Romania across 13 cities from May 3 – 15, 2023. The Mobile Museum of Modern-day Slavery, founded by Dr. Aurora Martin and supported by the IIHS, is a simulated encounter experience created for use in rural villages…
The OSCE 23rd Alliance Conference Against Trafficking in Persons occurred in Hofburg Palace, Vienna, Austria, 18-19 April 2023 and was attended by Aurora Martin representing the IIHS. On the 20th anniversary of the OSCE Action Plan, the 23rd Conference of the Alliance against Trafficking in Persons showcased examples of leadership and path-breaking in combating trafficking in…
The IIHS Core Program for Leaders and Changemakers: The RIGHT Change, RIGHT here, RIGHT now What is the IIHS Core Program? An applied, four-day workshop and retreat set in the Swiss palace of Caux, in which a select cohort of changemakers from around the world learn to develop and refine peacebuilding programs that are:…
What does community engagement look like amidst the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo? Join us for the first session of the Autumn 2022 Virtual World Cafe Series, kicking off on October 19th @ 2pm EST (GMT-4), where we will host a discussion with the Uhuru Knowledge Center, based in DRC. Meet those…
On May 2, we heard personal stories in the first session, ‘Voices from Ukraine and neighboring countries: The journey of women and their families back home’, as part of the new series, Voices of Refugees. Join us as we continue to move around the globe to give a voice to refugees and their families. Facilitated…
Preserving and fostering peace in times of pandemics, civil unrest, and climate change demands innovative approaches to bridge dividing gaps around the world. Mark your calendars for June 6-10, 2022 to join us in person for a uniquely approached event on human security and The 6 Societal Stabilizers good governance, climate protection, food security, R2P,…
MHT is a community driven, non-profit organization with a vision to create a healed and empowered society that puts its energy into processes of recovery on mental health issues & developing innovative practices for mental health services. Join us as we sit down with Agatha Chapeyama of MHT to share initiatives the organization is taking…
The Gwobee Peace Foundation Africa: Providing young Liberians with education and leadership opportunities to lead the next generation On September 16th, Sarah Jewell, the Executive Director of the Gwobee Peace Foundation Africa (GPFA), was welcomed to the IIHS Virtual World Cafe by Tiffany Hayes, Curator. The GPFA, as a peacebuilding organization, has made and…