In this episode of the Project Good Podcast, host Annmarie Hylton engages in a profound discussion with Jai-Ayla Sutherland, Program Manager of Mass Violence and Atrocities at the Stanley Center for Peace and Security. The conversation delves into the roots and persistence of identity-based violence, exploring frameworks for building more inclusive societies. Jai-Ayla shares her journey from Wyoming to working on international security issues and emphasizes the importance of community engagement, structural equality, and evidence-based prevention strategies. The episode provides an in-depth look at current global challenges, the role of identity in conflicts, and the necessity of collaborative and inclusive policy solutions to foster peace and resilience.

00:00 Welcome to Project Good Podcast
00:57 Introducing Jai-Ayla Sutherland
02:51 Jai-Ayla's Journey into International Relations
06:47 Understanding Identity-Based Violence
30:48 Community and Law Enforcement Collaboration
41:19 Global Perspective on Identity and Climate Change
48:33 Message to the Younger Generation
51:51 Conclusion and Call to Action

Jai-Ayla Sutherland is a Program Officer for mass violence and atrocities at the Stanley Center for Peace and Security, where she supports efforts to build resilience to the worst kinds of violence by working with representatives from government, civil society, and the private sector to develop networks and promote evidence-based prevention strategies. She has worked in North and South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and has experience conducting research on the roots of violent conflict in Africa and the Middle East and analyzing structural needs and policy approaches to preventing mass atrocities. She has a masters in international security from the University of Denver along with a degree in international relations from the University of Southern California.

For more than 65 years, the Stanley Center for Peace and Security has brought together members of the global community to exchange ideas, foster innovation, and take collective action. The Stanley Center drives policy in three issue areas: mitigating climate change, avoiding the use of nuclear weapons, and preventing mass violence and atrocities.

To learn more about identity based violence, visit ibmv.org