VIDEO – “Inclusive Security: Standing Up To Violence”

Every four hours…
That’s how often a woman is killed in Mexico.

1.7 million…
The number of people displaced by violence in South Sudan.

68…
Years that the world’s longest-running civil war—in Myanmar—has been raging.

These are just numbers. Staggering, but faceless. Behind them are countless stories of those who have suffered from violence—and those who have persisted in the face of it. Last week, at Harvard’s JFK Jr. Forum, six women from volatile areas around the world conveyed their stories of standing up to conflict and extremism. Facing death threats and kidnappings, these leaders from Iraq, Mexico, Myanmar, South Sudan, Sudan, and Ukraine, continue to prevent bloodshed, end wars, and rebuild their countries.

Speakers:

• Lilia Aguilar
• Apuk Ayuel
• Olga Bogomolets
• Suzan Aref Maroof
• May Sabe Phyu
• Huda Shafig
• Ambassador Swanee Hunt (Moderator)

Here’s a snapshot of the #wagingpeace conversation on Twitter:

Now for a different approach to security—drawing on talents of 100% of the population. Hear 6 women leaders say why @JFKJrForum Tonight 6pm

— Swanee Hunt (@SwaneeHunt) January 13, 2016

#wagingpeace Powerful speakers, powerful stories! pic.twitter.com/5Bjz1UqvgL

— Martin (@Martinnola) January 14, 2016

"We have stood up to violence, and do you know what we received in return? More violence… I'm not scared yet." #wagingpeace @JFKJrForum

— Ameya Naik (@Kianayema) January 13, 2016

"My work requires me to speak out against injustice." – May Sabe Phyu on working in her native Myanmar #wagingpeace

— MaryRose Mazzola (@maryrosemazzola) January 13, 2016

"There is no impossible in my dictionary…" Women's rights activist Suzan Maroof from Iraq @InclusvSecurity @HarvardIOP #wagingpeace

— Carrie O'Neil (@carrie_oneil) January 13, 2016

"You're not just helping women; you're making a more secure Iraq by bringing in all its people as a resource." –@SwaneeHunt #wagingpeace

— MaryRose Mazzola (@maryrosemazzola) January 13, 2016

We need to bring back the integrity of Ukraine but not thru force. We need leadership not dictatorship #wagingpeace pic.twitter.com/kd7d0kXRVj

— nanako tamaru (@nktamaru) January 14, 2016

More than just saying "U go girl'" Solidarity is active engagement through thought sharing & active dialogue. #wagingpeace in ur community

— Brad Toney (BTone) (@laughingbwolf) January 14, 2016

On #SouthSudan & finding solidarity in loss: "We came together as women. It was difficult, but we had a consistent message." #wagingpeace

— Ameya Naik (@Kianayema) January 14, 2016

#wagingpeace wish the event would have been a lot longer! Thanks for organizing @InclusvSecurity and hosting @Kennedy_School

— Robert Ulrich Nagel (@RobertUNagel) January 14, 2016

Learn more:

• Swanee Hunt answers five questions about women and security

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