CONFERENCES
In June 2010 the Cécilia Attias Foundation for Women hosted the Dialogue for Action New York, in partnership with the World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (WANGO) and the International Herald Tribune. This event was held in association with the New York Forum, gathering 1000 CEOs, sovereign fund managers, and experts, at the Grand Hyatt in New York City. Pastor Esther Ibanga was a speaker at the event. Read more about the conference here
Project Common Bond brings together teens, ages 15-20, from around the world who share a ‘common bond’ — the loss of a family member due to an act of terrorism, violent extremism or war. Launched in 2008, participants in our summer symposium and yearlong webinars engage in a dialogue of healing and community building, collaborate to promote the dignity of all, and learn conflict negotiation and peace-building skills, all to create positive change in their lives and communities. Read more about the conference here
The effects of terrorism are all-encompassing: individual lives are forever changed, society is shaken, the economy must reconfigure itself, academics seek explanations, and politicians look for appropriate punitive and preventative measures. Women, however, have thus far not played a central role in the fight against terror—combating violent extremism has largely been men’s territory. Over the last two years, SAVE has built up a network of women in 15 countries who are positioned to act as agents of change in their communities, and to make women's voices heard at the highest political levels. Read more about SAVE women here
