Panel 1 - International Conference on Victims…

This panel will delve into the pivotal role that victims of terrorism can play as agents of change and peace educators, and how their voices can help raise awareness of the human consequences of terrorism and violent extremism.

Moderator: Ms. Ana Izar, Head of the Global Victims of Terrorism Support Programme at the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism.

 Panelists:

·       Ms. Merlie "Milet" B. Mendoza, Humanitarian, Peace & Development Worker and Volunteer, Victim of Terrorism, Philippines

·       Mr. Juan Francisco Benito Valenciano, President, Fundación Victims of Terrorism, Spain

·       Mr. Clifford Chanin, Executive Vice-President & Director, 9/11 Memorial Museum, United States of America

·       Ms. Ana Evans, Advocate for Peace Education, Protection and Support of Child Victims of Terrorism, Argentina

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Building on the momentum created by the first United Nations Global Congress of Victims of Terrorism in 2022, the United Nations International Conference on Victims of Terrorism is hosted by the Kingdom of Spain in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz on 8-9 October 2024. The conference brings together experts, practitioners, and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. It aims to foster collaboration, inspire innovative solutions, and advocate for a holistic approach to addressing the needs of victims of terrorism while striving to build more peaceful and resilient societies globally.