Hillary Clinton to speak at VOICES 25th anniversary 9/11 symposium

Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton will join the VOICES 25th Anniversary NYC Symposium on Sept. 10 in New York, as the organization marks 25 years since 9/11. The three-day event will focus on national security, victim support and the lessons of the attacks for building more resilient communities.

Why it matters: - The symposium marks 25 years since 9/11 and centers the long-term needs of victims’ families, survivors and responders. - Clinton’s appearance adds a high-profile voice to a gathering focused on national security, recovery and resilience. - The event is designed to connect the legacy of 9/11 to current challenges in community preparedness and healing.

What happened: - Voices Center for Resilience announced that Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton will join a conversation on Thursday, Sept. 10, at the VOICES 25th Anniversary NYC Symposium. - The symposium is titled “Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future.” - The event runs Sept. 8-10 at the New York Marriott Downtown Hotel in New York City. - VOICES said the symposium is in-person and also available via livestream. - Admission is free, and registration is required.

The details: - The three-day symposium will bring together national and international experts. - Topics include national security, the long-term needs of victims’ families, survivors and responders, and lessons learned from helping communities heal after tragedy. - The Sept. 8 program is presented with the Leadership in Counter Terrorism Alumni Association and the International Network Supporting Victims of Terrorism and Mass Violence. - That first-day program will focus on law enforcement, counterterrorism, global security and preparedness. - The Sept. 9 and Sept. 10 programs are presented with support from VOICES’ 9/11 Community partners. - Those sessions will bring together victims’ families, responders, survivors and the organizations that serve them. - Clinton represented New York in the U.S. Senate at the time of 9/11. - VOICES said Clinton was involved in the immediate response and recovery efforts in New York City and Washington, D.C. - VOICES said Clinton later advocated for rebuilding New York City and for the long-term health needs of first responders who worked at Ground Zero. - Mary Fetchet, VOICES founding director and president, said the organization is deeply honored to have Clinton participate and cited her efforts on the James Zadroga Act. - Clinton said nearly 25 years after 9/11, more still needs to be done to support and honor survivors, families and heroes of the attacks.

Between the lines: - The lineup shows VOICES is using the anniversary to link remembrance with policy, public safety and survivor support. - Clinton’s role signals that 9/11 remains an active civic and political touchpoint, not just a historical milestone. - The emphasis on resilience suggests VOICES wants the symposium to serve both as a commemoration and as a forum for practical lessons.

What's next: - Attendees can register for the symposium through Registration and additional information. - Press registrants are asked to choose PRESS under Organization/Affiliation. - VOICES says the symposium will continue through Sept. 10 with live and in-person programming. - For questions about the symposium, VOICES listed Sarah Green at 203-966-3911.

The bottom line: - VOICES is turning its 25th anniversary into a multi-day convening on 9/11’s legacy, with Hillary Clinton as the marquee speaker on the event’s final day.