A Conversation with Daniela Ligiero
Violence remains a persistent problem for youth in developing countries. Lasting effects associated with violence during childhood include poor mental health, unintended pregnancy, and increased risks of sexually transmitted diseases. In this conversation, Daniela Ligiero discussed the necessary role of the global community to stop the ongoing crisis and ensure safe developmental environments for children and adolescents.
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Daniela Ligiero, Ph.D., is the executive director and CEO of Together for Girls, a public-private partnership organization working to end childhood violence. Before joining Together for Girls, Dr. Ligiero served as the vice president of girls and women’s strategy at the UN Foundation and developed the foundation’s gender integration strategy.
Maeve Kennedy McKean (G/L’09), J.D., is the executive director of Georgetown’s Global Health Initiative. A lawyer who works at the intersections of global health and human rights, she is a graduate of Georgetown University, jointly earning a law degree from the Law Center and a master’s degree from the Walsh School of Foreign Service.
John Monahan is the senior advisor for global health to President John J. DeGioia; senior fellow, McCourt School of Public Policy; and senior scholar, O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law.
This event was hosted through Georgetown University’s Conversations in Global Health class, which invites global health professionals to Georgetown’s campus to engage in discussions regarding their career paths and expertise.
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