Women Uniting Against Extremism: an Interfaith Panel Discussion
Mon, Sep 16
|New York
Please join us for a panel discussion about the rising crisis of extremism and its impact on women in the U.S. and abroad.
Time & Location
Sep 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
New York, 125 Broad St, New York, NY 10004, USA
About the event
Hosted by Sullivan & Cromwell • Reception to follow panel discussion
Our panelists will dissect the disinformation, sexual and gender based violence, and misogyny that infuse extremist movements and will illuminate the power of feminism and solidarity among women as an indispensable defense against extremist movements that threaten us all.
Sponsored by AEquitas, American Jewish Medical Association, American Muslim & Multifaith Women's Empowerment Council, Hadassah, House of Ruach, I Believe Israeli Women, Jewish Women's International, National Organization for Women-NYC, Middle East Political & Information Network, Sanctuary for Families, Women's Equal Justice, World Without Exploitation, and Zioness.
Opening Remarks by Congressman Ritchie Torres
Introduction by Mimi Rocah District Attorney, Westchester County
Panelists
• Anila Ali - Faith Leader & CEO, American Muslim & Multifaith Women's Empowerment Council
• Ruth Wasserman Lande - Former MK, Deputy Ambassador in Cairo, & Advisor to President Shimon Peres; Commentator, Columnist, & Expert on Arab Affairs
• Jennifer Long - CEO & Co-Founder, AEquitas
• Wendy Sachs - Film Director, Writer, & Producer
Moderated by Rachel Foster - Founding Chair, World Without Exploitation