On the International Day of Peace, join FCNL for an online event featuring experts from Nonviolent Peaceforce, an organization dedicated to protecting civilians in violent conflict through unarmed strategies. They will share insights into their work to promote unarmed civilian protection in Ukraine.
As Friends, we are called to always seek nonviolent solutions, even amid violence, and to help repair the wounds of war. During this conversation, we will learn and discuss tactics to advance peace—even during violent conflict—and how advocates can urge Congressional action to support peace in Ukraine.
Speakers
Felicity Gray
Felicity Gray is the current Global Head of Policy & Advocacy for Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP). She has previously worked for NP as the Start-up Director in Ukraine, and as Team Leader in Bentiu, South Sudan, the largest displacement camp in the country. In addition to her experience as a practitioner, Felicity is an academic and expert in unarmed civilian protection. Her PhD research on the topic includes field research in Myanmar, Lebanon, South Sudan, Europe, and the United States. She holds a Master’s in Humanitarian Action from the Australian National University.
Alicia McBride
Alicia McBride leads FCNL’s work to nurture, expand, and deepen relationships with Friends across the United States. She also works to ensure that everyone engaged with the organization understands the spiritual basis of FCNL’s advocacy. She oversees FCNL events at the Quaker Welcome Center as well as Annual Meeting and the Quaker Public Policy Institute.
Sarah Freeman-Woolpert
As FCNL’s deputy director of Strategic Advocacy, Sarah Freeman-Woolpert is responsible for deepening and expanding our Advocacy Teams program, a network of hundreds of Quakers and friends lobbying to build congressional champions for peace and justice.
