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Event 

Title:
Justice for Survivors of Torture
When:
06.21.2012 - 06.21.2012 09.00 - 17.00
Where:
Catholic University of America - Washington
Category:
Speaking Engagements

Description

TASSC International (Torture Abolition and Survivor Support Coalition)

9 am - 12 noon: ENDING TORTURE, DISAPPEARANCE AND IMPUNITY
Panel I: Juan Mendez (UN Special Rapporteur on Torture), Aileen Bacalso (International Coalition against Enforced Disappearances - ICAED), and Prof. Richard Wilson (American University International Human Rights Law Clinic)
Panel II: Survivors of Torture Respond

1 pm - 5 pm: ENDING DETENTION OF SURVIVORS & ASYLUM SEEKERS IN THE U.S.

Panel I: Survivors of Torture Share Experiences of Human Trafficking & U.S. Detention
Panel II: Advocates from Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services (LIRS), Detention Watch Network (DWN), and faith-based groups working against Human Trafficking respond.
6 pm - 8 pm: Celebrating TASSC 15th Anniversary: All Welcome!

Venue

Venue:
Catholic University of America
Street:
Aquinas Hall Auditorium
City:
Washington
State:
DC