How can we cooperate in a more contested world?

Scars of Survival: How I Rebuilt My Life

January 21, 2026
11:30–12:00 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

Due to a lack of widespread prevention policies and awareness of acid attacks, there remains societal stigma and low conviction rates. At 24, writer, activist, TV presenter and model Katie Piper survived a life-threatening acid attack and underwent pioneering surgery. Join this conversation on how she has used her personal experience to support and empower the lives of burn and traumatic scar...
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Katie Piper
international author, inspirational speaker, broadcaster and charity campaigner

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