Ingrid Betancourt
Keynote Speaker: Global Human Rights Advocate; Nominee, 2008 Nobel Peace Prize
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Ingrid Betancourt Biography
Ingrid Betancourt was the longest female hostage held in captivity and also the most recalled one. A global symbol of freedom and human resistance in the face of the toughest of adversities, her fight for democracy, freedom and peace has been a shining example of dignity and bravery for the entire world.
Guerrillas belonging to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) kidnapped Ms. Betancourt as she campaigned for the Colombian presidency on February 23, 2002. She was held captive for six years in Colombia's vast rain forest, a jungle so dense that the ground is completely invisible from the air. On July 2, 2008, she was liberated with 14 other hostages in a daring rescue staged by the Colombian army.
Ms. Betancourt has since continued to dedicate her life to democracy, freedom and peace, as well as campaigning for the release of more than 700 hostages still being held captive by the FARC by keeping their plight in the limelight. "I will not feel totally free, not happy, as long as one of my companions remains jailed in the jungle," she has said.
Ms. Betancourt has also urged neighboring countries to help Colombia work on political transformations by democratic means. She has said often since her release that she does not seek revenge against her captors and favors dialogue and reconciliation to end Colombia's decades-old guerrilla war.
Ms. Betancourt has been a critic of the FARC during her campaign in the Colombian presidential election. Her campaign was built on her promise to curb drug trafficking, corruption and the FARC's methods of kidnapping innocent people. She even met with FARC leaders, imploring them to end this inhumane practice, but in the end, she became a victim of their rebel tactics.
Upon her return from captivity, Ms. Betancourt engaged in a whirlwind of public addresses and international meetings with presidents and heads-of-state, including King Juan Carlos and President Rodriguez Zapatero of Spain, King Albert II of Belgium, President Sarkozy of France, President Felipe Calderon of Mexico, President Michelle Bachelet of Chile, President Evo Morales of Bolivia, President Alan Garcia of Peru, President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela, President Lula of Brazil, President Rafael Correa of the Republic of Ecuador and President Cristina Kirchner of Argentina, as well as Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Pope Benedict XVI.
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Ingrid Betancourt draws on her extraordinary path to deliver an inspiring and passionate message, speaking in depth about others around the world incarcerated against their will and the task of raising awareness of human rights violations globally. Ms. Betancourt’s key message centers on the power of discourse; “With each word we can reclaim other relationships, other commitments, other solutions... We can offer more dialogue and less imposition by force.”
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Ingrid Betancourt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Law, Non-Profit, Economy, Inspirational, Political, Government, Motivational, Educational Motivational, Personal Growth, Women's Rights, Women's Health, Women and Female Leadership.
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Ingrid Betancourt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Law, Impactful Non-Profit and Economy. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Ingrid Betancourt can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kristie Kennedy, Shiza Shahid and T. Morgan Dixon. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ingrid Betancourt for an upcoming event.
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Freedom, Peace and the Power to Change
Ingrid Betancourt draws on her extraordinary path to deliver an inspiring and passionate message, speaking in depth about others around the world incarcerated against their will and the task of raising awareness of human rights violations globally. Ms. Betancourt’s key message centers on the power of discourse; “With each word we can reclaim other relationships, other commitments, other solutions... We can offer more dialogue and less imposition by force.”
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Five years after freedom, Betancourt urges forgiveness | Fox News
Following her release from captivity, former hostage Ingrid Betancourt (R) hugs her mother Yolanda Pulecio upon her arrival at the Catam air base in Bogota, ...
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Ingrid Betancourt on how Colombia can achieve a lasting peace ...
The Colombian politician, who spent years as a rebel hostage, tells The Globe and Mail what needs to happen for a lasting peace in Colombia, and how ...
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How do I book Ingrid Betancourt to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ingrid Betancourt for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ingrid Betancourt, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ingrid Betancourt or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Ingrid Betancourt for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Ingrid Betancourt, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ingrid Betancourt, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Ingrid Betancourt speak about?
Ingrid Betancourt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Law, Non-Profit, Economy, Inspirational, Political, Government, Motivational, Educational Motivational, Personal Growth, Women's Rights, Women's Health, Women and Female Leadership. -
Who is the agent for Ingrid Betancourt?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ingrid Betancourt for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ingrid Betancourt for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ingrid Betancourt or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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