Sexual Violence and the Political and Security Implications in the Congo
June 30 2011, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Event Details Speakers:
Maria Otero, Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs, US Department of State;
Steve McDonald, Director of the Africa Program and Project on Leadership and Building State Capacity, Woodrow Wilson Center;
Dr. Denis Mukwege, Director of the Panzi Hospital in Bukavu, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Mark L. Schneider, Senior Vice President, International Crisis Group
Recent recipient of the King Baudouin Prize, Dr. Denis Mukwege, Director of the Panzi Hospital in Bukavu, South Kivu provides medical and psychological care to thousands of victims of sexual violence, and assists women with their reintegration in their local communities. He will come to the Wilson Center and discuss a range of timely issues that concern the Democratic Republic of Congo.
This event will take place in the 6th floor Auditorium at Woodrow Wilson Center.
Click here to RSVP
Please bring an identification card with a photograph (e.g. driver's license, work ID, or university ID) as part of the building's security procedures.
|
Facebook
Twitter
No comments:
Post a Comment