Panel 3 - International Conference on Victims…

Panel 3 will explore the vital role of civil society organizations, including victims' associations, in fostering peace and resilience in societies affected by terrorism.

Moderator: Mr. Basile Ema Ebédé, Country Manager, Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund

Panelists:

·       Dr. Fatima Ali Haider, Victim of Terrorism, Co-Founder of The Grief Directory, Pakistan

·       Mr.  Hassan Ndugwa, Victim of Terrorism, Executive Director, Uganda Muslim Youth Development Forum, Uganda

·       Ms.  Allyn "Aliya" Danzeisen, National Coordinator, Islamic Women Council Team (IWCNZ), New Zealand

·       Mr. Georges Salines, Victim of Terrorism, Peace Activist and Author, Board Member, Association Française des Victimes du Terrorisme, France

·       Ms. Iye Mangset, Principal Staff Officer, Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism, National Counter Terrorism Center, Nigeria

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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.