Leaders’ Summit on Countering ISIL and Violent Extremism

Women without Borders (WwB) Founder and Executive Director Dr. Edit Schlaffer presents the ‘MotherSchools: Parenting for Peace’ Model at the high-level Leaders’ Summit on Countering ISIL and Violent Extremism in New York City. The conference convenes leaders from more than 100 countries, 20 multilateral bodies, and 120 civil society and private sector organisations to review progress in preventing violent extremism (PVE) and addressing the threat posed by foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs). Participants underscore the central role that the United Nations should continue to play in responding to violent extremism, while ensuring respect for international law.