Government actors, from law enforcement to elected leaders, play a complex role in political violence. They can be targets of political violence, key partners in preventing and addressing violence, and at times, instigators or perpetrators of it.
The DFN Political Violence Working Group’s March meeting is open to all funders in the DFN community. In this deep dive on supporting & engaging government actors, we will explore the roles civil society can play in activating government as a partner in political violence prevention and mitigation.
Through peer conversation and engagement with leading practitioners in the field, we’ll learn about how leading organizations are supporting and advising election officials and other government actors who are facing threats; educating law enforcement on how to address political violence and extremism both within their ranks and within the communities they serve; and building connections among and supporting coordination between law enforcement, other government actors, civil society groups, and communities under threat. We’ll discuss bright spots in this work, and remaining needs to strengthen this field further.
Featured Speakers:
David Becker, Executive Director and Founder, Center for Election Innovation & Research
Joanna Lydgate, President & CEO, States United Democracy Center
Mary McCord, Executive Director, Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP)
DFN’s Political Violence Working Group is a forum for funders interested in preventing and mitigating political violence. Members meet monthly to connect with and learn from each other and leading practitioners in the space, and to explore political violence trends, intervention bright spots, and needs in the field. Email DFN Program Director Carly Straus to learn more at carly@thirdplateau.com.
PVWG members - no need to register here, you already have all the event details.