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THE PRICE OF SEX, a film by Mimi ChakarovaPlease join us for this free event at the Chicago Public Library. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Liesl Gerntholtz, Director of the HRW Women's Rights Division, and Mimi Chakarova, the film's director.
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President's Circle Breakfast with Meenakshi Ganguly at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs
India is the world’s largest democracy, a global economic powerhouse, and a critical regional player. While much attention has been paid to how India participates in the world economy, less consideration has been given to its internal struggles—including the advancement of human rights. Issues of regional instability, violence at its borders, and internal religious and class conflict have tested the country’s commitment to human rights. These challenges, exacerbated by a corrupt judicial system, have precipitated a rise in unlawful killings, torture, and excessive use of force by police. How do India’s human rights concerns undermine its push for international leadership and prominence on the global stage?
Meenakshi Ganguly is the South Asia director at Human Rights Watch. Previously, she was the organization’s South Asia researcher. In India, she has investigated a broad range of issues from police reform to discrimination against marginalized groups, and has researched abuses surrounding the sectarian riots in Gujarat, the lack of justice in Punjab, issues of religious freedom, the failure to protect India’s vulnerable communities—including those affected by the Maoist conflict, and abuses related to the fighting in the states of Manipur, Jammu, and Kashmir. She has also advocated a human rights approach to India’s foreign policy, particularly on countries like Burma. Before joining Human Rights Watch, Ganguly served as the South Asia correspondent for Time magazine, covering Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Ganguly received her M.A. from the Delhi School of Economics.
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Human Rights Watch Film Festival - Chicago
For more info, on the films, or to purchase tickets, visit www.facets.org/hrw2011!
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Join the Chicago Committee for its annual dinner honoring human rights defenders from across the globe.
In 2011, the dinner topics will include human rights and the Arab Spring, Zimbabwe diamonds, and conditions for domestic workers.
Funds raised at the Voices for Justice Dinner support Human Rights Watch research and advocacy projects in more than 90 countries.
See attached file for early table sponsorship packages!
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A symposium presented in partnership with the Chicago Bar Association
HRW's Washington DC Director, Tom Malinowski, will moderate and present at this annual symposium co-presented with the human rights committee of the Chicago Bar Association.
Admission is free for student groups and Chicago Committee members. Contact the Chicago office of HRW for more information or to sign up student groups.
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“You can tell a lot about the state of human rights in any country by talking to the women”
Coffee, dessert, and excellent conversation (and, of course, beads)
RSVP to Renee Mechanic at renee.mechanic@hrw.org or 312 573 2452
Parking is available behind the store, taking a left turn immediately North of the store off of Waukegan Avenue. Please visit the studio beads web site.
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Ken Roth Speaks at the Chicago Humanities Festival
Kenneth Roth, executive director of Human Rights Watch since 1993, discusses torture and human rights, including the history of the US government’s relationship to torture. Don't miss this timely program - HRW's Chicago Committee has a block of 100 seats, or you can purchase your tickets here:
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Honoring those who speak out where there is silence The Human Rights Watch Annual Dinner
This year in Chicago, Human Rights Watch will honor Hossam Bahgat of Egypt and Liu Xiaobo of China, two individuals who defied their governments and spoke up for human rights. For their commitment and courage in the defense of human rights, we will honor them with our highest award, The Alison Des Forges Award for Extraordinary Activism.
Register here today!
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BENEFIT SCREENING OF THE OATH
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Human Rights Watch, one of the leading human rights organizations worldwide, has reported on the Democratic Republic of Congo for over a decade. Congo expert Anneke Van Woudenberg joins us to discuss the first International Criminal Court trial and the prospect of hope it brings to people caught in the world's deadliest war.
Anneke will also share experiences from her ongoing investigations into abuses of civilians, sexual violence used as a weapon of war against women and girls, and the exploitation of natural resources that fuels conflict.
Anneke Van Woudenberg has focused on humanitarian and human rights issues in the Congo since 1999. She has provided regular briefings on the situation in the Congo to the United Nations Security Council, United States Congress, the British Parliament, and the European Parliament. Anneke has a master's degree in international relations from the London School of Economics.
Watch Anneke's interview with Anderson Cooper on 60 Minutes.