In a world characterized by conflict, the accountability of governments is a key issue, especially in reported instances of torture. Join us on November 16 at 9:00am EDT to discuss how the government accountability measures address the issue of torture, both in practice and in the legislature, as well as how accountability measures can be strengthened.
Moderated by:
Christie Edwards, Director of International Humanitarian Law, American Red Cross
Speakers Include:
Ambassador Stephen Rapp, Former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues in the Office of Criminal Justice
Juan Méndez, Special Rapporteur on Torture, UN & Former Special Advisor to the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide
Dan Jones, Professional Staff Member, U.S. Senate, Select Committee on Intelligence (Invited)
Naureen Shah, Director of Security & Human Rights Program, Amnesty International USA
Breakfast will be served from 9:00-9:30am.
For More information and details please visit our blog, humanityinwarblog.com.
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