Elaine Valdov

Elaine Valdov is President and Founder of The International Institute for a Culture of Peace[1] As a peace and human rights activist and conflict resolution specialist, Valdov lectures internationally and is best known for her work in championing and building initiatives worldwide, in support of the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and UNESCO’s[2] International Decade for the Promotion of a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World. She has chaired task forces for women empowerment and gender equality; and founded “Yoga Peace Ambassadors” to teach MDG humanitarian service options in Yoga Ashrams worldwide.

Valdov has held many NGO positions at UN Headquarters in New York, including:

She has been a director of mental health facilities and a trauma counselor, with persons from countries around the world. Following September 11, Valdov was the director of the September 11 family relations and established programs in the US and abroad, helping families to deal with disasters, with special focus on helping widows and children who are caught in the midst of violence and terrorism. She further has worked with Lions Club International, Rotary International and [8] (FAF) in the creation and implementation of the post-September-11 programs of (“Finding New Hope”) and (“Universal Hug for Peace”).

References

  1. "The International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-violence for the Children of the World (2001 to 2010)". Archived from the original on September 17, 2009. Retrieved September 17, 2009.
  2. "Non-Governmental Organization/DPI". Un.org. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
  3. "Non-Governmental Organization/DPI". Un.org. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
  4. "Non-Governmental Organization/DPI". Un.org. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
  5. "Millennium NGO Forum “The UN for the 21st Century”". Ngo.org. Retrieved 2016-03-30.
  6. "PPT Slide". Ngo.org. Retrieved 2016-03-30.
  7. "Friendship Ambassadors Foundation". Faf.org. 2013-09-15. Retrieved 2016-03-30.

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