This event is co-hosted by Arigatou International, the Early Childhood Peace Consortium, End Violence Against Children, and Make Mothers Matter.

During this panel discussion, panelists and participants will:

• Reflect on early childhood development programs and how they can contribute to peacebuilding processes;
• Discuss how nurturing care and nurturing values and spirituality in the early years can contribute to foster a culture of peace;
• Explore the role of religious leaders challenging harmful social and cultural norms, and advocating to transform laws and policies.

Panelists:

• Dr. Bernadette Daelmans, Coordinator, Policy, Planning and Programmes, Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health, World Health Organisation.
• Ms. Valérie Bichelmeier, Vice President - Make Mothers Matter. Member of Early Childhood and Peace Consortium (ECPC)
• Ms Aleksandra Jovic, Early Childhood Development Specialist – UNICEF Europe and Central Asia Regional Office
• Ms. Maria Lucia Uribe, Director, Arigatou International - Geneva, and Convener of the International Consortium on Nurturing Values and Spirituality for the Prevention of Violence in Early Childhood.

Moderator:

• Mr Peter Prove, Director of the Commission of the Churches on International Affairs – World Council of Churches

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