On 18 January Warwick District UN Association will host a talk by Dr Helen Liebling who will address the meeting on the subject
Conflict, Resilience, and Justice: Tackling Sexual & Gender-Based Violence in Africa
This talk will be held in Leamington Spa Baptist Church, Chandos Street, Leamington Spa, CV32 4RN and also online via this link.
Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided from 12:00. Bring your own lunch if desired.
The talk will be preceded by a short AGM from 12:15 to 12:25. The talk will run from 12:35 to 13:45 pm.
Dr. Liebling is a globally recognised expert in conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and torture, with over 25 years of ground-breaking research and advocacy. She has worked extensively in Uganda, Liberia, Rwanda, South Africa, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, collaborating with renowned organisations such as the Women’s International Peace Centre, West Africa Network for Peace-building, and Tearfund.
The talk will include
Helen has authored four influential books and numerous peer-reviewed articles, advancing global understanding of trauma recovery and justice for survivors. Her innovative initiatives, such as the CLAMP project, train refugees as peer counsellors, offering transformative support to survivors in refugee settlements. Helen’s leadership extends to global advisory boards, including the Healing in Harmony initiative, which evaluates the impact of music therapy on women affected by conflict.
Her autobiography, Nalule’s Travels and Adventures, has been praised as a testament to resilience and activism, cementing her reputation as a trailblazer in the fight for gender-sensitive healthcare and justice for survivors worldwide.
Further information from Gian Clare, Chairman, Warwick District, United Nations Association, gianclareuna@gmail.com
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