Awardees include former ISIS captive, Nadia Murad, and Wai Wai Nu, a Rohingya advocate for peace in Myanmar
Media Contact:
Sarah Rutherford, Georgetown University
sdr56@georgetown.edu
202.846.7618
WHAT:
Secretary Clinton will speak at Georgetown University on Monday, February 5 at 11:00 a.m. on the importance of women’s leadership in advancing human rights, justice and peace. She will present awards to two young women—Nadia Murad and Wai Wai Nu—who have overcome tremendous personal adversity and become powerful voices for women’s rights in conflict. Her remarks are part of an annual Hillary Rodham Clinton awards ceremony hosted by Georgetown University’s Institute for Women, Peace and Security.
WHO:
The Honorable Hillary R. Clinton, former United States Secretary of State
Nadia Murad, UN Goodwill Ambassador for the Dignity of Survivors of Human Trafficking
Wai Wai Nu, a Rohingya advocate for human rights and democracy in Myanmar
Lyse Doucet, BBC’s Chief International Correspondent
WHEN:
Monday, February 5, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Georgetown University
Gaston Hall
3700 O Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20007
ATTENDING PRESS:
Media interested in attending must RSVP to Sarah Rutherford at 202.846.7618 or Sarah.Rutherford@georgetown.edu by Friday, February 2 at 12:00 p.m. Press will need to present valid credentials to enter the event.
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY:
The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security examines and highlights the roles and experiences of women in peace and security worldwide through research, global convenings and strategic partnerships. Housed within the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown, the Institute is headed by former U.S. Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues Melanne Verveer.