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2. International Events
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August 8- 9, 2024. Medellín, Colombia
“She Is Global Forum 2024”
Organized by: SHE IS Foundation.
Audience: Decision makers, businesswomen, entrepreneurs, executives, students, activists, general public interested in topics on the academic agenda.
Delegates from 80 countries participated in this gathering.
There were 1,506 speakers and 8,952 attendees in general.
The She Is Foundation was founded in 2016 by our CEO, Nadia Sánchez, with the mission of empowering girls and women in vulnerable conditions through entrepreneurship and education in science and technology. This Foundation is a model of economic empowerment and social inclusion for women and girls, operating in the 32 departments of Colombia and 7 countries (Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Panama, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and the United States).
A non-profit organization, leader in the region. Its focus covers economic empowerment, access to education, promotion of STEAM careers, peace building, prevention of gender violence, and innovation and development for women and girls.
With a solid commitment to strengthening gender policies in the private sector, the foundation focuses on vulnerable communities, especially in areas affected by conflict and gender violence, highlighting Colombia as its main area of intervention.
Authorities:
• Ms. María Noel Vaeza, Uruguay, Regional Director of UN Women for the Americas and the Caribbean, UN WOMEN
• Dr. Andrés Julián Rendón, Governor of Antioquia
• Dr. Susana Ochoa, First Lady - Governorate of Antioquia
• Dr. Margarita Gómez, First Lady - Medellín
• Dr. Federico Gutiérrez Zuluaga, Mayor of Medellín
• Dr. Nadia Sánchez Gómez, President and Founder of SHE IS
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September, 2024
Mexico City, Mexico
International Bar Association Annual Conference 2024
Organized by: International Bar Association 2024 (IBA)
Topic: “The power of cultural diversity: a conversation with Dr. Rigoberta Menchú Tum, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate 1992”
This is the most important meeting in the legal profession, bringing together lawyers from all over the world. It is a unique annual meeting. The annual conference of the International Bar Association (IBA) offers international legal professionals from around the world the best opportunity to meet and share experiences and knowledge in relation to their respective specialties with the aim of finding solutions to common current challenges.
Authorities:
・Ms. Almudena Arpón de Mendívil, President of the International Bar Association (IBA) IBA, Partner at Gómez- Acebo & Pombo; Spain.
・Ms. Berit Reiss-Andersen, Vice-President of the IBA Bar Affairs Commission, Vice-President of the Nobel Foundation, former President of the Norwegian Bar Association, President of the Norwegian Nobel Committee from 2017 to 2023
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September 19 –21, 2024
Monterrey, Nuevo León, México
“19th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates Peace and Progress: A Path to Collective Prosperity”
Organized by: Permanent Secretariat of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates and local host World Meeting of Values
This event had an audience of 3,000 participants per day.
Meeting of 11 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates and 7 organizations that have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
More than 50 panelists also participated in the different forums and panels.
Authorities:
• Ekaterina Zagladina, President of the Permanent Secretariat of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates
• Javier Navarro, Secretary of Government of Nuevo León
• María Cristina González Parás, President of the World Meeting of Values
The summit brought together advocates of world peace under the motto “Peace for progress: path to collective prosperity.” The summit attracted over 9,000 participants, including 17 Nobel Peace Prize laureates, prominent policymakers, civil society leaders and young people from around the world.
The event focused on peace as a basis for sustainable progress in the areas of education, economic development and human security, while addressing pressing issues such as organized crime, violence and polarization.
Panels focused on diverse topics such as Global Peace Architecture, Artificial Intelligence and Ethics, and National Unity.
Discussions centered on the role of peace in fostering education, promoting equality, mitigating conflict and practically addressing environmental crises through regenerative agriculture.
The 19th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates comes at a critical time. Under the theme “Peace and Progress: A Path to Collective Prosperity,” this gathering of the world’s most distinguished peacemakers aims to bridge the gaps in a world facing a multitude of crises.
NOBEL PEACE LAUREATES who participated:
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Former President of Poland Lech Walesa, Nobel Peace Prize in 1983
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Former President of Costa Rica Oscar Arias Sánchez, Nobel Peace Prize in 1987
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Dr. Rigoberta Menchú Tum from Guatemala, Nobel Peace Prize in 1992
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Dr. Shirin Ebadi from Iran, Nobel Peace Prize in 2003
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Tawakkol Karman from Yemen, Nobel Peace Prize in 2011
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Dr. Leymah Gbowee from Liberia, Nobel Peace Prize in 2011
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Mr. Kailash Satyarthi from India, Nobel Peace Prize in 2014
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Ms. Ouided Bouchamaoui from Tunisia, Nobel Peace Prize in 2015 within the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet
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Mr. Abdessattar Ben Moussa from Tunisia, Nobel Peace Prize in 2015 2015 within the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet
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Mr. Houcine Abassi from Tunisia, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate in 2015 within the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet
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Mr. Mohamed Mahfoudh from Tunisia, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate in 2015 within the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet
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Ms. Joyce Ajlouny, Secretary General of the American Friends Service Committee, AFSC, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1947
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Dr. Karen Hallberg, Representative of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, Dr. Ira Helfand, Board Member of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, ICAN, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017
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Dr. Ruth Mitchell, Chair of the Board of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, IPPNW, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1985
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Dr. Jans Fromow, Director of IPPNW Mexico and Latin America
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Mr. Lee Hoesung, Representative of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, IPCC, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007
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Mr. Peter Grohmann, Director of the United Nations in Mexico, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001
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Mr. Giovanni Lepri, Head of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Mexico, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1954 and 1981
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Nobel Peace Foundation: Mr. Vuyani Booi, Nelson Mandela Foundation
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Mr. Olivier Dubois, Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Mexico, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1917, 1944 and 1963
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September 23 -24, 2024
Washington and New York, United States
Schedule:
September 22
Meeting with Guatemalan-American businesswomen and migrant women.
September 23
Meeting with the Deputy Director of the Office of Global Women's Issues. (US State Department)
Meeting in Congress with Serena Gobbi, Legislative Director at the U.S. House of Representatives.
Meeting with Senator Peter Francis Welch, Senator for Vermont.
September 24
Meeting with Scott Winton, Special Advisor to the Vice President for the Western Hemisphere.
Meeting with Mike Jobbins - Vice President, Global Affairs & Partnerships of Search for Common Ground.
Meeting with Martin McLaughlin - Acting Deputy Administrator USAID.
Meeting with Brian Joseph Vice President of NED. (National Endowment for Democracy/ National Foundation for Democracy)
September 25/ New York
Meeting with Guatemalan migrants established in Brooklyn.
Meeting with Guatemalan migrant artists established in the USA.
The high-level meetings were an exchange where the importance of the impact that the collective of indigenous women has achieved in Guatemala could be seen, the Governance Meetings, the electoral observation in the last national elections, the work carried out with the leaders and ancestral authorities, giving rise to generating future support for the realization of programs that go with the objectives of the collective of Indigenous Women in Guatemala, and the need for leadership projects of indigenous women at a regional level.
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September 25, 2024
New York, United States
Private meeting with Mr. Minemitsu Nishimura, Founder President of United Peace International (UPI)
This meeting was Dr. Menchú's first personal meeting with Mr. Nishimura.
UPI Authorities:
• Mr. Sean Kameoka, Director of United Peace International (UPI)
• Mr. Yuji Kokubo, Secretary of UPI Japan
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September 30 – October 1, 2024
Turin, Italy
“The Footprint of Tomorrow’s Coffee”, Commemoration of the
20th Anniversary of the Lavazza Foundation
Topic: “United for peace. My unwavering mission”
Organized by: Lavazza Foundation
Event organized within the framework of the 20th Anniversary of the Lavazza Foundation, which outlines the commitment to coffee-producing communities around the world.
This Foundation has a relationship of friendship and work with Guatemala, they have implemented processes of organizational strengthening, improvement of production techniques and marketing of coffee with Mayan Women's Groups of the Poqomchi' region, in the Municipality of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Department of Alta Verapaz in Guatemala, which is one of the most important in the subject of historical memory and for the strengthening of the role of indigenous women. Their commitment to this cause resonates deeply with our mission.
In this meeting, the achievements made in these two decades of work dedicated to promoting inclusion, sustainability and social progress were shared, exchanges on the vision of the current challenges faced by indigenous peoples around the world, experiences and recommendations to advance in the defense of their rights.
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October 3, 2024
Mexico City, Mexico
“QS Higher Ed Summit: Americas 2024” (Higher Education Event)
In a world facing profound environmental, social and political challenges, higher education institutions in the Americas have emerged as instrumental agents of change, driving towards a sustainable and resilient future. QS Higher Ed Summit: Americas 2024 brings together visionary leaders from across the region and beyond to reflect on the opportunities and challenges facing students, such as mental health, pedagogical innovation and environmental sustainability. The summit will delve into solutions on how higher education can adapt and thrive in an era of rapid change, addressing pressing issues such as AI integration, economic uncertainty and the future of work.
QS Higher Ed Summit: Americas 2024 is a dynamic and empowering platform that serves as a catalyst to share, analyze and question the trends that will shape a sustainable future for higher education institutions. Events focused on the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, India, and the Middle East and Africa regions, bring together leaders and experts from around the world to discuss emerging trends and pressing issues in Higher Education.
This time, the summit seeks to delve deeper into the pivotal role of universities in shaping the future of work in the dynamic Americas region. The main theme of the event is “Collaborative Solutions: Empowering Higher Education for the Next Generation of Leaders in the Americas and the Caribbean.”
・October 11-12, 2024
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
“Connecting Talents and Opportunities” Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Keynote Lecture at Harvard University
Organized by: Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University
Audience: Approximately 550
The “Connecting Talents and Opportunities” Program is an initiative dedicated to identifying and fostering young talents from Latin America and the United States who are passionate about STEAM fields. It was launched in October 2023 to create bridges between stakeholders who support these initiatives, providing opportunities that impact their lives and communities.
With the mission of creating an enabling environment where talented young people passionate about science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), particularly those from underserved communities in Latin America and the US, can thrive. Its mission is to connect these emerging talents with scientists, educational foundations, business leaders, and philanthropists, providing them with the perspective, knowledge, and inspiration they need to reach their full potential. Through our conferences and programs, we aim to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity, fostering a community that promotes growth and innovation.
With the impact of providing underprivileged students with access to quality education, mentorship, and professional networks, this program empowers them to overcome barriers and pursue successful careers in STEAM fields. As these students thrive, they not only secure a brighter future, but also drive economic and social progress within their communities, fostering a new generation of leaders and innovators across the Americas.
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November 5, 2024
Mexico City, Mexico
Keynote Lecture “Indigenous Peoples Subjects of Law: A Global Challenge”.
Lecture Series. Reform of Article 2 of the Constitution on indigenous and African- American peoples
Organized by the Faculty of Law of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, UNAM, within the framework of the Rigoberta Menchú Tum Extraordinary Chair
Authorities:
Dr. Sonia Venegas Álvarez.
Dr. Norka María Cristina López Zamarripa.
Dr. Lourdes Marleck Rios Nava.
Dr. Manuel Granados Covarrubias.
Dr. Rodrigo Brito Melgarejo.
Lic. Humberto Espinoza Villatoro.
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November 7 and 8, 2024
Querétaro, Mexico
Forum “Science in Action: Building Peace and Social Development”, within the framework of the World Day of Science for Peace and Development and Receiving the International “Hugo Gutiérrez Vega” Award, in its 14th Edition
Organized by: Autonomous University of Querétaro
This meeting brings together leading professionals and academics at an international level to discuss and share the role of scientific progress as a driver of social transformation to promote peace, development and social well-being.
It is necessary to recognize that science often seems to be out of reach of the majority of society. The results of projects, as well as scientific training itself, seem to be reserved only for a specific area of the population. In order to revalue the role of science in building advanced, developed, prosperous and sustainable societies, it is necessary to change this perception, increase the community's confidence in science, as well as end the perception of it as unattainable or inapplicable.
In this sense, UNESCO declared November 10 as the World Day of Science for Peace and Development in 2001, with the aim of promoting scientific advances in society, creating more sustainable societies, raising awareness of the fragility of our planet, and providing citizens with the scientific knowledge necessary to make well-informed decisions to act in their daily lives.
Within this framework, the Science and Society program of the Autonomous University of Querétaro organized the Forum “Science in Action: Building Peace and Social Development”, with the aim of promoting through all activities: dialogues, workshops and interdisciplinary meetings the importance of appropriating science as a transformative element of society, involving different actors from the scientific, cultural, educational, activist and social development promotion community.
Dr. Rigoberta Menchú Tum, Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1992, had an agenda at this meeting, participating in the inauguration of the Science in Action Forum: Building Peace and Social Development, where she spoke extensively about the Culture of Peace. With an audience of students, teachers, mothers and fathers, and members of indigenous peoples, she spoke about topics of education for peace, collective action and personal commitment, human inequalities and dehumanization, the legacy of peace and science at the service of humanity, comprehensive education and conflict mediation, the importance of diversity and alliances for peace.
She also participated in the Panel on Human Rights and the rescue of languages and traditions of indigenous peoples together with Dr. Ewald Hekking, a prominent researcher and linguist, with Dr. Ana Alonso, and Ms. María Nieto from the Faculty of Law. Focused on the need for recognition of indigenous systems, identifying their particularities, the urgency of reaching agreements within institutions such as universities and respect for languages and traditions.
Authorities:
- Dr. Silvia Amaya Llano, Rector of the Autonomous University of Querétaro (UAQ)
- Dr. Teresa García Gasca, Former Rector of the Autonomous University of Querétaro, Head of the Science and Society program at the UAQ and Head of the event
- Lic. Vinicio Ordóñez Gregorio, Consul of Guatemala in San Luis Potosí
- Dr. Martha Elena Soto Obregón, Secretary of Education of the State
- Dr. Carlos Salvador Núñez Gudiño, President of the UAQ Board of Trustees
- Dr. Enrique Rabell García, Director of CONCYTEQ
- Dr. José Guadalupe Gómez Soto. Director of the Faculty of Natural Sciences
- Dr. Martina Pérez Rendón, Secretary of Health of the State of Querétaro
November 28, 2024
Mexico City, Mexico
“Commemoration of the National Day of Deaf People”
Organized by: Asociación Civil ViendoTEntiendo
With an audience of more than 200 people, this event was held in commemoration of the National Day of Deaf People, the Civil Association ViendoTEntiendo A.C., called for a gala with a cause in order to make visible the need to generate affirmative actions for the inclusion in all areas of life, of people with hearing disabilities.
Impact of the event:
In Mexico there are more than seven million people with difficulty hearing, speaking or communicating; although hearing disability is the third most common, it is also one of the least understood and addressed as it is not perceptible at first glance.
The event seeks to generate empathy and promote inclusion through a message of solidarity and culture of peace, in the voice of a world-renowned social fighter, together with an association made up of deaf people
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