An Alternative G8 View on Conflict, Transition and Gender

Transitional Justice Institute / Amnesty International

Invite you to a Public Panel on

An Alternative G8 View on

Conflict, Transition and Gender

As the G8 leaves Northern Ireland, this is an opportune moment to reflect on the responsibilities of the world community towards areas facing the transition from conflict.

What is happening on the ground in conflict afflicted areas? What is and can be done to assist processes of transition to peaceful and democratic governance? What is the role of women and gender in these processes? Transitional Justice Institute / Amnesty International are delighted to welcome an international panel of civil society activists with experience of working across the globe from  Colombia to the Congo, from Afghanistan to the Philippines.

Speakers:

Karol Balfe, (Ireland)

Yasmin Lao (Philippines)

Sofi Ospina, (Colombia)

Emmicki Roos  (Sweden)

Lee Webster (Britain)

Time: Thursday June 20th  2013,  19.00-21.00; Refreshments served 20.20-21.00

Venue: Room 82A02, Ground Floor, Belfast campus of the University of Ulster.

RSVP Elaine McCoubrey, [email protected]; +44 (0) 2890 366202

More details at http://www.transitionaljustice.ulster.ac.uk/