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A conversation with Miriam Coronel-Ferrer
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Inspiring Next Generation of Peacemakers – in conversation with Miriam Coronel-Ferrer

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Fabrique de la paix, 4th floor, Petal 2, Maison de la paix. 

Join us at the Fab for a conversation with Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, where she will share her experiences and insights from her career as a woman peace negotiator.

In these times of radical uncertainty and increasingly polarization in our societies, it has become ever more important to invest in creative and safe spaces where our next generation of peacemakers can come together to talk and listen, learn from each other, challenge old norms, and share new ideas to promote a peaceful world.

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Inspiring Next Generation of Peacemakers is a new In Conversation Series to be hosted at La Fabrique de la paix, or “THE FAB” with the support of and in collaboration with the Nagulendran Philanthropy Alliance.

The conversation series aim is to bring together inspiring peacemakers with our next generation of peacemakers for robust, frank and diverse discussions in a safe environment. It also provides a unique opportunity for our students at the Institute to jointly design, curate and host the conversation series in collaboration with the private philanthropy sector and others within the peace community.

 

In Conversation with Miriam Coronel-Ferrer

Miriam chaired the Philippine government panel that negotiated and signed the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front on 27 March 2014.

She is a co-founder of the Southeast Asian Women Peace Mediators and a retired professor of political science at the University of the Philippines.

From 2018-2021, Miriam served on the United Nations’ Standby Team of Mediation Experts, advising mediation processes around the world. In 2023, Miriam was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award. You can listen to the Mediator’s Studio episode with Miriam here.

The first of the In Conversation Series with Miriam Coronel-Ferrer at THE FAB will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 4pm.

 

About Nagulendran Philanthropy Alliance

Nagulendran Philanthropy Alliance is a Swiss-based private philanthropic fund founded by Singaporeans Dorothy and John Nagulendran with a focus on capacity-building to support peace. The fund builds alliances with partners to support projects which develop and inspire the next generation of leaders tackling global challenges. Inspiring Next Generation of Peacemakers Series is the second collaboration with the Geneva Graduate Institute following the establishment of the first Chair in Peace Mediation in Switzerland.

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