5th Annual National Symposium on Women & Genocide in the 21st Century: The Case of Darfur
Darfur Women Action Group, in partnership with Genocide Watch, The Genocide Prevention Program at the George Mason University School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution (S-CAR), and the Global Women’s Institute at The George Washington University cordially invites you to attend our
5th Annual National Symposium on Women & Genocide
in the 21st Century: The Case of Darfur
Building Strategies for Sustainable Change in Sudan
October 21st–22nd, 2016
For the past seven years, Darfur Women Action Group (DWAG) has been working with its allies to bring awareness to the magnitude of the genocide in Darfur and particularly its impact on women. DWAG educates the public about these issues, empowering survivors and enable them to bring their voices to regional and international forums.
From Friday, October 21st to Saturday, October 22nd, we, along with hundreds of anti-genocide activists, women’s rights advocates, survivors, experts, artists, celebrities and concerned leaders will come together to address genocide, it’s impact on women, and build strategies for sustainable change in Darfur.
WHO:
Activists, students, and, distinguished keynote speakers, survivors testimonies and experts on genocide and women’s issues from around the world.
WHAT:
By addressing genocide and its impact on women, we will define challenges and develop strategies for ending violence against women and the use of rape as a weapon of war. Our goal is to empower activists and affected communities, set strategies for meaningful inclusion and justice for victims, and influence effective policy reforms that will bring a sustainable end to genocide in the 21st century.
WHEN:
Friday, October 21st 8AM – 6PM: Speakers & Panel discussions for sustainable change in Sudan with Sudanese Diaspora and activists
Saturday, October 22nd 8AM – 4PM: Strategy Session to build effective partnership for genocide prevention with experts and leaders from the anti-genocide movement
WHERE:
1313 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005
WHY:
We are building a global alliance to end genocide and work towards women’s empowerment in Darfur, Sudan at large, and worldwide. Together, we will educate, engage, and empower citizens to enable them to contribute to ending genocide in Sudan and elsewhere for the people of Sudan!
SPEAKERS: Professor Greg Stanton- President of Genocide Watch, Niemat Ahmadi Founder and President of DWAG and Dr. Irvin Erickson, Director, The Center for Genocide Prevention, GMU
More speakers and detailed program of the event will be updated soon.
Students: $25 Non-Students: $60
[A light lunch will be served on both days}
*Scholarships and group discounts are available upon request. For more information, email us at info@darfurwomenaction.org.
REGISTRATION
Link: click here to register
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On behalf of Darfur Women Action Group, Genocide Watch, The Genocide Prevention Program at the George Mason University School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution (S-CAR), and the Global Women’s Institute at The George Washington University, the Sudanese Diaspora, and the resilient women of Darfur, we hope you will join us in supporting our mission to mobilize, educate, engage and empower women and end genocide. For a full description of the symposium, including travel and lodging, please visit our event page.
Equip yourself with the tools to make a difference in your community as well as in the lives of your brothers and sisters in Darfur!
Thank you for your consideration.
With gratitude,
Niemat Ahmadi, Founder and President of Darfur Women Action Group
Dr. Gregory Stanton, President of Genocide Watch
Dr. Douglas Irvin-Erickson, Director of S-CAR’s Genocide Prevention Program
Dr. Mary Ellsberg, Director of GWU’s Global Women’s Institute
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Darfur Women Action Group in Partnership with Genocide Watch, The Genocide Prevention Program at the George Mason University School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution (S-CAR), and the Global Women’s Institute at The George Washington University.
