Peace, Security and the Future of Conflict

Article 3’s celebration of Human Rights Day 2021 explores how the human rights movement can provide a path forward towards a world where rights are respected, basic human needs are met, and “Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and security of person.”

The celebration honors Leymah Gbowee with the Article 3 Human Rights Global Treasure Award. Gbowee exemplifies the wisdom and power of those closest to the problems to advocate for and achieve peace. She received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 for her work in Liberia, where she led a nonviolent, women-centered movement to end the nation’s civil war. Today, as Executive Director of the Women, Peace, and Security program at the Earth Institute at Columbia University and through her work with PeaceJam Foundation, Gbowee continues to elevate women and emerging leaders in building peace and security.

The celebration features a conversation between Melanie Greenberg, Leymah Gbowee, Akwasi Aidoo, and John Paul Lederach.