Thursday, January 23, 2025
02:00 – 04:00 PM Swiss Time (CET)
Basel Peace Forum
In-person
Grassroots efforts often embody the transformative potential needed to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. This special session, Empowering Voices: Women-Led Grassroots Movements in the Global Peace and Security Landscape, highlights the critical role of grassroots actors in driving real change.
The event showcases four extraordinary women leaders who have led organizations tackling key global challenges such as human trafficking, climate resilience, global advocacy and refugee integration. Through their innovative approaches and resourceful strategies, these leaders exemplify how individuals and small organizations can take on monumental issues and contribute meaningfully to the global peace and security agenda.
This interactive session will delve into the importance of inclusive decision-making and the role of grassroots voices in shaping policy and implementation. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on ways to support and amplify these efforts as part of a collective approach to global peacebuilding.
Program Highlights:
- Moderation: Shontaye Abegaz, Founder and Director of the International Institute for Human Security (IIHS).
- Speakers:
- Dr. Aurora Martin, Founder of the Mobil Museum for Modern-day Slavery (Romania)
- Kristin Weis, Iniatiator of Climate Projects
- Dr. Noemi Mena Montes, Founder of ReStarter (The Netherlands)
This session is a side event of the 2025 Basel Peace Forum. It sets the stage for the forum’s broader discussions by fostering community, collaboration, and a shared vision for transformative action. Join us to build connections and generate ideas that will carry through the year and beyond.
Let’s work together to amplify the voices of grassroots leaders and advance a global agenda for peace and security.
Cosponsor: The International Institute for Human Security (IIHS)
