Events At Usip

In support of the White House’s Summit for Democracy, USIP hosted a conversation with civil-society leaders from five democracies that are affected by diverse and challenging conflicts — Colombia, Iraq, Nigeria, the Philippines and Ukraine. The discussion examined the prospects for democracy and peace in these countries, how the goals of greater democracy and greater peace are linked, what lessons the leaders learned in joining together democracy and peace, and how the international democratic community can better support their efforts. Speakers Lise Grande, moderator President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace Uzra Zeya, keynote remarks Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Farhad Alaaldin Chair, Iraq Advisory Council, Iraq Maria Jimena Duzan Host, “A Fondo” podcast, Colombia Glenda Gloria Executive Editor, Rappler, Philippines Idayat Hassan Director, Centre for Democracy and Development, Nigeria Oleksandra Matviychuk Chair, Center for Civil Liberties, Ukraine