Chicago, IL
GENOCIDE: CRIMES UNPUNISHED, LESSONS UNLEARNED
Friday, April 4 & Saturday, April 5, 2008 | International House, University of Chicago
This event is free and open to the public. Complimentary lunch will be provided to participants who register in advance.
This conference will examine the crime of genocide and the legal, social and political framework for dealing with present crimes and deterring future acts of genocide. It aims to promote awareness of the dangers of genocide and empower individuals and other interested parties in dealing with genocide and its consequences. The conference will draw on a wide range of perspectives through the participation of scholars, activists and policymakers from African, Asian, European and North American institutions.
Sponsors include: the University of Chicago Darfur Action and Education Fund, the Norman Wait Harris Fund for the Center for International Studies, the International House Global Voices Program, and the Human Rights Program.