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Organized by the Darfur Women Action Group in cooperation with Genocide Watch; co-sponsored by: Darfur Interfaith Network; Impact Hub DC; The Human Rights and Global Justice Working Group at George Mason University; United to End Genocide, The Enough Project; and Watchers of the Sky.)
WHO:
Prominent experts on genocide, accountability and womens’ issues; and survivors from crisis affected communities who will speak include:
· Chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda, the International Criminal Court
· Ambassador-at-Large Stephen J. Rapp, War Crimes Issues in the Office of Global Criminal Justice at the US Department of State
· Sudan expert and journalist Eric Reeves
· Voice of America broadcaster Ndimyake Mwakalyelye
· Dr. Kemi Onanuga, Ambassador-at-Large to the U.N. for Women Economic Empowerment, Leadership and Political Participation.
WHAT:Gathering of activists, students, and experts on genocide and women’s issues who seek to unite their words with action.
WHEN:
Saturday, October 25th – Speakers and Panel Discussions 9AM - 6PM
Sunday, October 26th– Strategy Session on sustainable change in Sudan with Sudanese diaspora and activists 9AM - 4PM
Monday, October 27th- Optional Advocacy Day and meetings on Capitol Hill and at the U.S. State Department
WHERE:
419 7th Street NW, Suite 200, Washington DC
Niemat Ahmadi and Professor Greg Stanton will be available for interviews regarding the symposium.
For interviews with our speakers please send a request beforehand to [email protected] or call: (804) 439-2022