Solutions for Addressing the Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan
More than twenty million Afghans are on the brink of famine and the country faces near universal poverty in the next six months. The financial system has collapsed, with healthcare and education soon to follow. Afghan women and girls continue to suffer disproportionately.
This humanitarian emergency demands action. Join leading Afghan women and U.S. policymakers to discuss strategies for overcoming challenges and ensuring adequate assistance reaches all Afghans.
Please RSVP on eventbrite to receive viewing details.
Featuring:
Rina Amiri
U.S. Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights
Mahbouba Seraj
Executive Director, Afghan Women Skills Development Center (AWSDC)
Shaharzad Akbar
Former Chairperson, Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC)
Muqaddesa Yourish
Former Deputy Minister for Commerce and Industry
Maryam Rahmani
Country Representative, Afghan Women’s Resource Center (AWRC)
Dr. Suraya Dalil
Director, WHO Special Programme on Primary Health Care and Former Minister of Public Health, Afghanistan
Palwasha Hassan
Director, The Afghan Women’s Educational Center and Senior Fellow, Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
Amb. Melanne Verveer
Executive Director, Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
Hosted by The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security