On Feb. 10, 2015, three human rights defenders joined President Carter for a discussion on protecting the rights of women and girls, with a special emphasis on women and peacemaking and on the role religious leaders can play in this effort.
In case you missed “Combating Violence Against Women and Girls and Advancing Peace,” an archived version of the webcast can be viewed below.
In addition to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, the panelists included:
This event furthers the charge set forth in former U.S. President Jimmy Carter’s recent book, “A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence, and Power.” President Carter has argued that the world’s discrimination and violence against women and girls is the most serious, pervasive, and ignored violation of basic human rights. It was moderated by Karin Ryan, senior project adviser to Â鶹´«Ã½’s Human Rights Program.
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