WHAT: Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will shine a spotlight on women’s political leadership as she honors former heads of state and government from Australia, Lithuania, and Estonia. She will also highlight the critical contributions of women peacebuilders from Palestine and Israel who are working together to advance peace. For the first time, the Elevate Prize Foundation will grant $25,000 as a part of their Elevate Prize GET LOUD initiative to each of the peacebuilders in support of their joint efforts working towards a peaceful resolution.
The Hillary Rodham Clinton awards are bestowed annually by Secretary Clinton and Georgetown University’s Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS) for exceptional leadership in promoting women’s rights and creating a more peaceful and secure world for all.
HONORING:
Former heads of state and government
- H.E. Julia Gillard, Former Prime Minister of Australia
- H.E. Dalia Grybauskaitė, Former President of Lithuania
- H.E. Kersti Kaljulaid, Former President of Estonia
Palestinian and Israeli partner organizations building pro-peace movements
- Women of the Sun
- Women Wage Peace
PARTICIPANTS:
- Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, Honorary Founding Chair, Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
- Ambassador Melanne Verveer, Executive Director, Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
- Carolina Garcia Jayaram, Chief Executive Officer, Elevate Prize Foundation
WHEN: Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 10:00am – 11:30am EDT
WHERE: Gaston Hall on the third floor of the Healy Hall building, Georgetown University 37th & O Streets NW, Washington DC
A livestream of the event will be available here.
RSVP: Credentialed media who are interested in attending in person must RSVP by emailing media@georgetown.edu. Please indicate if you are requesting a camera position as camera positions may be limited. Media spaces are limited and attendance is not guaranteed until confirmed by Georgetown University staff.
Following the program, speakers will answer questions from Georgetown students. There will not be media Q&A.
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About the Georgetown Institute of Women, Peace and Security
Georgetown University’s Institute for Women, Peace & Security seeks to promote a more stable, peaceful, and just world by focusing on the important role women play in preventing conflict and building peace, growing economies, and addressing global threats like climate change and violent extremism. We engage in rigorous research, host global convenings, advance strategic partnerships, and nurture the next generation of leaders. Housed within the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown, the Institute is headed by the former U.S. Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues, Melanne Verveer. For more information, sign up for our newsletter at giwps.georgetown.edu and follow us on Twitter and Facebook @giwps and Instagram @georgetown_wps.
About the Elevate Prize Foundation
Founded by Joseph Deitch in 2019, the Elevate Prize Foundation is a global non-profit on a mission to Make Good Famous. To ensure lasting impact, the organization is committed to bringing visibility to the work of changemakers, creating a fanbase for good, and inspiring action on an international scale. In 2022, the Foundation launched the Elevate Prize GET LOUD Award, a monthly grant to fuel grassroots movements and organizers on the frontlines committed to collective action and building power among communities. For more information, visit www.elevateprize.org and follow @ElevatePrize on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
About Georgetown University
Established in 1789 by Archbishop John Carroll, Georgetown is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit university in the United States. Located in Washington DC, Doha, Qatar, and around the world, Georgetown University is a leading academic and research institution, offering a unique educational experience that prepares the next generation of global citizens to lead and make a difference in the world. For more information about Georgetown University, visit Georgetown.edu or connect with Georgetown on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Instagram.
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