Roundtables & Keynotes
Power Shift Forum for Women in the World Economy: Women and Leadership
The Power Shift Forum convened over two days at the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. Participants joined from across the world to discuss this year’s theme of women and leadership. The event was co-hosted by the Georgetown Institute
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Spring Meeting of the International Council on Women’s Business Leadership
The International Council on Women's Business Leadership convened for its spring meeting. Attendees included representatives from WeConnect International, the U.S. Department of State, Bank of America Foundation, the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, and the Inter-American Development Bank, among others. The Bank of
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“The Changing Face of Aid: Humanitarian Sector and the Need for Reform”
The Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security co-hosted a lecture and conversation with David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, on “The Changing Face of Aid: Humanitarian Sector and the Need
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“Securing Peace in Iraq and Syria: Strategies for Stability”
The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security hosted a discussion on "Securing Peace in Iraq and Syria: Strategies for Stability," featuring remarks by H.E. Børge Brende, Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, and Amb. Melanne
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Screening of Salam Neighbor
Living on One, 1001 MEDIA and the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security hosted a special screening of Salam Neighbor. Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan, Ambassador Melanne Verveer, and David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, gave remarks. The film was followed by
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“Enhancing Accountability for Women, Peace and Security: Maximizing Synergies between CEDAW and the WPS Resolutions”
The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, The Global Gender Program of the Elliott School of International Affairs, the Transitional Justice Institute at Ulster University, and UN Women hosted a roundtable on “Enhancing Accountability for Women, Peace and Security: Maximizing Synergies between CEDAW and the WPS
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Ministerial Roundtable with Dr. Beate Merk, Bavarian Minister for European and International Affairs
The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, Georgetown Women in International Affairs - GWIA, and the BMW Center for German and European Studies (CGES) hosted a Ministerial Roundtable with Dr. Beate Merk, Bavarian Minister for European and International Affairs, on
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“Women Disrupting Business as Usual”
The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security and Diamonds Unleashed by Kara Ross hosted a panel discussion on "Women Disrupting Business As Usual" at Georgetown University. Amb. Melanne Verveer moderated the discussion, and panelists included Julie Katzman, Executive Vice
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“The Link Between Security and Development and the Role of Women in Peace Negotiations”
The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security and the Embassy of Sweden hosted a conversation with H.E. Margot Wallström, Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs, on "Sustainable Peace: The Link between Security and Development and the Role of Women in
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“Inside the East Wing: A Conversation about the Modern Office of the First Lady and the Evolving Role of the Ultimate Partner-in-Chief”
Three Chiefs of Staff in the Office of the First Lady discussed the role of a modern First Lady and her Chief of Staff, their relationship, and the challenges and opportunities of life in the East Wing, in a conversation
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