June 15, 2016 9:15 AM
Meetings
Location: Conference Rooms
The Challenge of Pluralism in Iran
June 15, 2016
9:15 AM – 4:30 PM
Please RSVP by June 10, 2016: https://challengeofpluralisminiran.eventbrite.com
Join us for a symposium on the history and aspirations of Iran's diverse population groups. As Iran moves toward reintegration with the global system, the country's rich mix of ethnic religious and cultural minorities are asking for greater national pluralism. The day will be spent discussing the optimal response from democratic governments, media and civil society.
Speakers include:
• Keynote Address by Mehrangiz Kar, Prominent Iranian lawyer, human rights activist and author of Crossing the Red Line
• Saad Eddin Ibrahim, Ibn Khaldun Center
• Karim Abdian, Ahwaz Human Rights Organization
• M. Hossein Bor, American-Baloch Council
• Ava Homa, Kurdish writer, editor and university lecturer
• Anthony Vance, Baha’is of the United States
• Ali Al-Taie, Sociologist & Author
• Elahé Sharifpour-Hicks, Partners for Rights
• Joe Stork, Human Rights Watch
For a full list of speakers and additional event details visit https://challengeofpluralisminiran.eventbrite.com
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Hosted by the Ibn Khaldun Center and AHWAZ Human Rights Organization.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS EVENT, CONTACT:
Annie Sznajder
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