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 Re: National Symposium on Women and Genocide in the 21st Century: The Case for Darfur.” (Re: فقيرى جاويش طه)
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National Symposium on Women and Genocide in the 21st Century:
The Case for Darfur
Building Strategies for Sustainable Change in Sudan
Darfur Women Action Group in Partnership with Genocide Watch
October 25th - 27th2014
Darfur Women Action Group, in partnership with Genocide Watch, would like to cordially invite you to join us for the Third Annual “National Symposium on Women #### Genocide in the 21st Century: The Case for Darfur.”
For the past six years, the 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 international and regional forums.
On Saturday October 25th throughMonday October 27th, DWAG, hundreds of anti-genocide activists, women’s rights advocates, artists, celebrities, survivors, experts, and concerned leaders will come together to build strategies for sustainable change for Sudanese people.
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WHO:
Hundreds of activists, students, and experts on genocide and women’s issues from all over the world who seek to be educated on these issues and to unite their words with action.
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:
Saturday, October 25th – Speakers and Panel Discussions from 9AM - 6PM
Sunday, October 26th – Strategy Session with Sudanese Diaspora and activists from 9AM - 4PM
Monday, October 27th - Optional Lobby Day on Capitol Hill and at the U.S. State Department
WHERE:
419 7th Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20004
WHY:
We are building a global alliance with a common purpose: to sustainably end genocide and work towards women’s empowerment in Darfur and Sudan at large. Together we have the power to end genocide for the people of Sudan!
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REGISTRATION FEES
########8232; Students: FREE########8232;Non-Students: ####50[A light lunch will be served on Saturday]
*Scholarships and group discounts are available upon request. For more information, click here.
Click here to register today!
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On behalf of the Darfur Women Action Group, 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. For a full description of the symposium, including travel and lodging, please visit our event page.
Become inspired by stories of courage and resilience from witnesses and survivors, and equip yourself with the tools to make a difference in your community as well as in the lives of your sisters in Darfur!
Thank you for your consideration.
Yours in Peace #### Sisterhood,
NiematAhmadi Norrie Kurtz
Founder of Darfur Women Action Group Chair of the Board
Contact us at mailto:mailto:[email protected]@darfurwomenaction.orgmailto:[email protected]@darfurwomenaction.org!
Visit us @ darfurwomenaction.org!
Like us on FB and follow us on Twitter!
Darfur Women Action Group in Partnership with Genocide Watch
Cosponsored by: Darfur Interfaith Network, Impact Hub DC, The Human Rights #### Global Justice Working Group at George Mason University and United to End Genocide
(عدل بواسطة فقيرى جاويش طه on 10-22-2014, 04:39 AM)
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