CSW59: Recharging Our Work as Global Advocates
(UN Council of the Status of Women – 59th Session)
Addressing Secondary Traumatic Stress and Compassion Fatigue
Serving Those Who Serve
March 10, 6:15pm United Nations Church Center
Many people who have worked in the field of international human rights and humanitarian efforts have witnessed first-hand, and second-hand, some of the most difficult global traumas experienced by women and children. Because of this advocates, journalists, NGO workers and activists can find themselves suffering from forms of Secondary Traumatic Stress and Fatigue (STS). Research shows STS burn-out can stop our ability to work. It can be transformed if the right steps are taken. This year at UNCSW59 in New York, 20 years following the ‘Fourth World Conference on Women, Beijing 1995’, attendees from over 100 separate countries will reaffirm their commitment to equal rights & human dignity for all women and children who have suffered. As we reach beyond the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action it’s now time to “serve the server.” Join an international panel that will highlight how to reduce STS through interactive sharing, insight and resources.
Svetlana Bachevanova: Documentary photojournalist dedicated to global social justice, Publisher of FotoEvidence
Jessica Buchleitner: WNN Human Rights Journalist & Global women’s advocate, Author of The 50 Women Book Anthology Series
Cecilia Lipp: Attorney & Executive Director of International Action Network for Gender Equity and Law, Former Program Manager for Survivors International UCSF Trauma Recovery Center
Shiloh Sophia McCloud: Founder of the Intentional Creativity Movement, Author, Global Educator focusing on art as a path of healing from trauma to transformation for women & girls through the Red Thread.
David Stuart: Former Executive Director of Disarmament Action Network, FotoEvidence Managing Editor
Follow Shiloh’s Journey to the United Nations and participate in Peace!
