Americas – Audio

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Please join CSIS’ Future of Venezuela Initiative and Smart Women, Smart Power Intiative for a discussion on how girls and women have been disproportionately affected by the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela and what is being done to address gender-specific issues.

The severe humanitarian crisis in Venezuela has had significant impacts on the female population both inside and outside the country. This event will address the impact the humanitarian crisis is having both on women who remain in Venezuela and who have fled, the importance of including women in politics, and the importance of incorporating women into decision-making positions to shape the future of Venezuela.

Following keynote remarks via video by UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore, a panel of experts will discuss the humanitarian impact of the crisis on women, girls, and other vulnerable populations. A second panel will later discuss the positive implications of including women in political decision-making roles. This event will feature members of the Venezuelan National Assembly, U.S. government representatives, academics, U.S. and local NGOs, representatives from the Organization of the American States, among others.

9:30 am –Welcome remarks

9:32 am –VideoKeynote Remarks by Henrietta Fore

9:45 am –Panel #1– Humanitarian Impact on Women, Girls, and other Vulnerable Populations

10:30 am –Moderated Audience Q&A

10:45 am –Coffee Break

11:00 am –Panel #2 – Positive Implications of Including Women in Political Roles

11:45 am –Moderated Audience Q&A

12:00 pm –Event Ends

This event is made possible through general support to CSIS.