In recognition of women as peacebuilders, the United States Institute of Peace established the Sheikha Fatima Lectureship series around Women at the Table, with the second annual lecture focusing on “Women Leading for Peace.” This year’s lectureship showcased what it means to be a leader in diplomacy, civil society and media, and offered examples of exemplary leadership in the field of women, peace and security.

It was through the generosity of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Al Ketbi, the wife of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founder and first president of the United Arab Emirates, that the Institute of Peace named the north atrium of the headquarters building the “International Women’s Commons” in recognition of efforts to advance the progress of women as peacemakers.

The event featured:

• Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne
  Peer, House of Lords, United Kingdom Parliament
• Ambassador Melanne Verveer
  Executive Director, Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
• Ms. Jill Dougherty, Moderator
  Fellow, Joan Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy, Harvard University

• 4:00 p.m. Registration and Refreshments
• 4:30 p.m. Welcome and Introductory Remarks
• 4:35 p.m. Short Film on Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak
• 4:45 p.m. Distinguished Keynote Remarks
• 5:30 p.m. Moderated Panel Discussion, with Q&A
• 6:00 p.m. Reception, International Women’s Commons
• 7:30 p.m. End