Coming up on February 15th, as part of Women In Islam, Inc.’s Lectures on Human Rights & Social Justice, “Survival, Sustainable Humanitarian Relief and Development in East Africa” aims to educate community members and the wider public about one of the worst humanitarian disasters the past century.
Speakers include Elisabeth Roesch, Women’s Protection and Empowerment Advocacy Officer, International Rescue Committee and Asha Samad, Professor, City College, and Executive Director, SAFRAD Somali Organization. Moderator: Carla DeYcaza, Lecturer, Center for Global Affairs, New York University
Over 10 million people in East Africa are desperately short of food. While the United Nations recently announced an end of famine conditions in Somalia, it warns that efforts to restore food security and help normalize people’s lives are urgently needed. The drought that hit the Horn of Africa in 2011 led to tens of thousands of deaths, the UN reported, and 9.5 million people still require emergency assistance in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti. In spite of the urgency of this disaster, most Americans are not aware of the crisis and have little knowledge about East Africa. Join Women In Islam, Inc.’s forum to learn more about the history of the region, the role of aid policies and the gender violence impacting women and children who have been displaced. Please RSVP to rsvp@womeninislam.org For more information, email info@womeninislam.org or call 212 576 8875
The event will take place Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:00pm-9:00pm at The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY 10037-1801. Light refreshments and networking begin at 6:00pm.
