Fourth session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

Title of the side event: HEALTH AND WELLBEING- SIDE EVENT
Healing Strategies for Black Women and Girls in a Violent World

Date, time and time zone of side event:
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (ET- New York)

Sponsoring organization(s) or entity/ies:
International Civil Society Working Group (ICSWG) 

Language(s) in which the side event will be held
English

Description of the side event (no more than 100 words)
This ICSWG side event at the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent envisions a world where Black women and girls live free from violence. Survivors and witnesses will share their stories and access healing strategies. Featuring global leaders like ABPSI, CHN, and the Global Women Development Network (offering TOT models for activism against gender-based violence), this convening highlights culturally grounded approaches for reparatory healing and resilience. Actionable steps: advocate for reparations, mobilize healing networks, support survivor-centered programs, and amplify violence prevention efforts globally, ensuring empowerment and well-being for Black women and girls.

Location of the side event (or website for registration, for events held online). For
online events, kindly ensure to send the connection link to facilitate participants’
access. Virtually on Zoom
Zoom Registration Link https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/quTpOwVMTjifz5ITvzpLNg

Name and email address of the lead organizer (and permission to publish the lead
organizer’s contact details)
Submitted by: ICSWG Programs Co-lead Prophet N. Anyanwu Cox, R.N (MO)., M.Ed.,
Email: anyanwu1950@gmail.com | Permission to publish given

Any visual you may have to enhance your event promotion, i.e., flyers,
posters, or related materials. PANELIST: Dr. Niamo A-Raheem- Founder of The HealMobile: Journey to Your True Self, Dr. Sharon Bethea – President, Association of Black Psychology, Shean Mukocheya Simango –  Founder of Ziva kwawakabva Trust. (Zimbabwe), Princess Eulogia Gordon, Life Coach, Spiritually Gifted Healer and Intuitive, Garifuna Descent (Belize)., LilyX – The National Youth Co-Chair of the National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America (N’COBRA).Eva Gerald Mganga- Founder of Tanzania Women and Youth Advisory Organization (Tanzania), Awo Yeye Ifafunke' Osunye' – Founder of Ifa Ministries Mystery School, Ifa Practitioner, Reiki Master-Teacher, Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor, Dr. Mariam Khan, Co-founder of the Global Women Development Network, Moderator Enola G. Aird, Esq., Founder, President Emerita, and Elder Griot of Community Healing Network,
 
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