In fragile settings around the world, COVID-19 poses a serious threat to peace, security, and the rights of women and girls. Women peacebuilders on the frontlines of COVID-19 discussed how the pandemic is exacerbating insecurity in their communities, how women peacebuilders are leading relief and recovery efforts, and ways we can support their efforts.
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Featuring:
Ms. Wai Wai Nu, Executive Director, Women Peace Network, Myanmar
Ms. Chouchou Namegabe, Founder and CEO, ANZAFRIKA, The Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ms. Oksana Potapova, Co-Founder, Theatre for Dialogue NGO, Ukraine
Ms. Rajaa Altalli, Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Center for Civil Society and Democracy, Syria
Moderated by Ambassador Melanne Verveer, Executive Director, Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
Hosted by The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security