A Great Event That You Don’t Want to Miss – Our 4th Annual Symposium is fast approaching, please be the first to join !
Darfur Women Action Group, in partnership with Genocide Watch and The
Center for the Study of Gender and Conflict at the George Mason University School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution (S-CAR),
cordially invites you to attend our
4th Annual National Symposium on Women & Genocide
in the 21st Century: The Case of Darfur
Building Strategies for Sustainable Change in Sudan
Art and Music for women empowerment with Mark Kostabi and the great Italina singer Tony Esposito
October 17th-18th, 2015
For the past six 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 to bring their voices to regional and international forums.
On Saturday, October 17th to Sunday, October 18th, we, along with hundreds of anti-genocide activists, women’s rights advocates, acadamics ,artists, celebrities, survivors, experts, and concerned leaders will come together to address genocide, its impact on women, and build strategies for sustainable change in Darfur.
WHO:
Activists, students, and experts on genocide and women’s issues from around the world.
Our speakers include:
– Mr. Luis Moreno Ocampo, the first ever chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC)
– Dr. Marja Lehto: Senior Advisor, The Legal Service of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
– Mr. Carl Wilkens: Founder, World Outside My Shoes
– Ambassador Stephen Rapp: Former Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice
– Ms. Shamila Batohi: Senior Legal Advisor to the Office of the Prosecutor, International Criminal Court
– Zainab Hawa Bangura: UN Under Secretary General, Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict (Video Message)
– Ms. Jacqueline Wilson: Senior Program Officer, Academy of International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding ,USIP
– Ms. Khady Lusby: Founder, OPEN International
– Ms. Sally Smith: Managing Director, Nexus-Fund
– Dr. Irvin-Erickson: Director, Genocide Prevention Program , School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University
– Professor : Brian Kritz: Adjunct Lecturer and Research Fellow, Conflict Resolution Program ,Georgetown University
– Ms. Hawa Mohamed: Human Rights Activist, Darfur Genocide Survivor
– Ms. Emira Woods: Global Client Principal for Social Impact Programs, ThoughtWorks
– Mr. Tanut Amoon: Sudanese Expert, Nubia Call
– Ms. Niemat Ahmadi: Founder, Darfur Women Action Group
– Professor Leslie Dwyer: Director, Center for Gender and Conflict Studies, School for Conflict Analysis Resolution at George Mason University
– Professor Greg Stanton: President, Genocide Watch
– Claudine Kuradusenge: PhD Candidate; School for Conflict Analysis Resolution at George Mason University
– Ms. Allyson Neville-Morgan, Legislative Associate for the Prevention of Vio
lent Conflict, Friends Committee on National Legislation
– Ms. Elizabeth Blackney: Media and Communication Director, Panzi Foundation
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.
Artist and Musicain Mark Kostabi and Tony Esposito the great Itlian Singer will be joining DWAG In spport of women empowerment , in an evening concert on Saturday
WHEN:
Saturday, October 17th – Speakers and Panel Discussions from 9AM – 9PM
Sunday, October 18th – Strategy Session with Sudanese Diaspora and activists from 9AM – 4PM
WHERE:
Founders Hall at George Mason University, Arlington Campus
3351 Fairfax Dr.
Arlington, VA 22201
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 have the power to end genocide for the people of Sudan!
REGISTRATION FEES
Students: $20
Non-Students: $60
[A light lunch will be served on Saturday]
*Scholarships and group discounts are available upon request, please contact info@darfurwomenaction.org. For more information, click here.
We are building a global alliance to end genocide and work towards women’s empowerment in Darfur, Sudan at large, and worldwide. Together, we have the power to end genocide for the people of Sudan!
On behalf of Darfur Women Action Group, Genocide Watch, The Center for the Study of Gender and Conflict at the George Mason University School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution (S-CAR), 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.
Yours in Peace & Sisterhood,
Niemat Ahmadi
Founder and President of Darfur Women Action Group
Dr. Gregory Stanton
President of Genocide Watch
Dr. Leslie Dwyer
Director of The Center for the Study of Gender and Conflict, at the George Mason University School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution (S-CAR)
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