Speaker: Jody Williams

Jody Williams is a Peace Activist and driving force in the launching of an international campaign against landmines. The Ottawa Convention, which was signed by 120 states and entered into force in 1999, will always be associated with the names of Jody Williams and the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL). It banned the use, production, sale and stock-piling of anti-personnel mines and contained provisions concerning mine clearance and the obligation to provide humanitarian assistance. After the service, join us for an Awards Luncheon in our Social Hall sponsored by the Wayne State University Center for Peace and Conflict Studies. Ms. Williams and local activists Dr. John H. Hartig, Pastor Barry Randolph, Dr. Stan Levy, and Dr. Bernice “Bunny” Kaplan will be presented with the Max Mark-Cranbrook Global Peace Maker Award.

Nobel Laureate Women Working for Peace

“Women Nobel Laureates Working for Peace,” is the topic of the 2017 Max Mark-Cranbrook Peace Lecture and Sunday Sermon at UU Detroit. The women’s initiative has been led by Jody Williams, partnering with other women Nobel laureates to build on their activism and achievements to … read more.