As part of Genocide Prevention Month, the Virginia Holocaust Museum is proud to bring together activists, scholars, witnesses, and survivors of modern genocide to discuss what all of us can do to stop these atrocities. Designed as a mini-conference, the Museum hopes to provide opportunities for everyone to participate in the discussion.

11:00 Intro

Gregory Stanton (Genocide Watch)

12:30 Breakout Session I
STAND -- Grassroots Advocacy

Richmond Peace Center -- Conflict Resolution

2:00 Breakout Session II
IFPSW -- Trauma Training Advocacy
Screening -- Women in War Zones

3:30 Panel Discussion

Dr. Lee Ann De Reus (2009 Carl Wilkens Fellow with Genocide Intervention Network), Niemat Ahmadi (Darfuri Liaison Officer with the Save Darfur Coalition), and Awer Bul (Sudanese Lost Boy and founder of the Awer Bul Art Workshop)

As part of this event, the Museum is hosting the Congo/Women Portraits of War: The Democratic Republic of Congo Traveling Exhibit, a powerful collection of photographs highlighting the struggles of women who are facing increased gender-based violence.  You can also follow our updates and let us know you’re attending on our Facebook Event page.

This program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Timothy Hensley (thensley@va-holocaust.com) or Laura Murphy(lmurphy@va-holocaust.com).  

 

Thank you to our program sponsors: International Foundation for PsychoSocial Wellness & VCU Institute for Women's Health.