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Ceasefire in the Time of COVID-19 an Opportunity for Peace?


Thursday 14 May 2020 15.00 CEST - Online event Hearing from the the National Democratic Front of the Philippines, the Syrian Democratic Forces (Syria), the Southern Transitional Council (Yemen) and the National Liberation Army-ELN (Colombia) With the participation of the United Nations Mediation Support Unit and the International Committee of the Red Cross. >> Registration About the event Following the ceasefire appeal launched by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on 23 March 2020, a number of armed opposition actors reacted positively and declared temporary ceasefires. In this debate, several conflicting parties that have answered the call will be invited to personally express themselves on the issue, on what could be done to cease this opportunity for peace, as well as to explain their own responses to the COVID-19 crisis. Panelists Representatives from: the National Democratic Front of the Philippines the Syrian Democratic Forces (Syria) the Southern Transitional Council (Yemen) the National Liberation Army (Colombia) With the participation of: the United Nations Mediation Support Unit the International Committee of the Red Cross

Moderation: Fight for Humanity

Language: English

Event registration Registration is mandatory. Once you have registered you will receive an email with instructions on how to join the event on 14 May. You will first access the event waiting room and then the moderator will allow you to join the event at 15:00 CEST. >> Register for the event Asking questions to the panelists Please send your questions in advance to info@fightforhumanity.org. During the event, please send your questions to the moderator by chat. There will be no direct webcam or microphone interactions between participants and panelists during the event.

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