Technology Lunch & Learn: Susannah Sirkin
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Susannah Sirkin, Physicians for Human Rights’ Deputy Director for International Policy, will speak at the next Technology Diversity Team Lunch and Learn on Friday, September 28th, from 12:30-2:00pm in the Special Functions Room.
Susannah will speak about the importance of human rights work, the work of PHR, and their role in the issue of immigration and asylum. Physicians for Human Rights (PHR), the Co-Recipient of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize for the International Campaign to Ban Land Mines, is a national organization that mobilizes health professionals to advance the health and dignity of all people through action that promotes respect for, protection of and fulfillment of human rights. Ms. Sirkin has held the position of Deputy Director since 1987 when she joined the organization's staff shortly after its founding. Previously, she was Director of Membership Programs for Amnesty International USA. Ms. Sirkin also served from 1992-2001 for PHR as a member of the Coordination Committee of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, the co-recipient of the 1997 Nobel Prize for Peace. PHR is one of the six original non-governmental organizations that initiated the International Campaign to Ban Landmines in 1992.
Lunch will be provided so please RSVP promptly, by emailing ptrc@simmons.edu , to ensure the appropriate number of lunches has been ordered.
Posted: September 26, 2007 10:42 am | 0 comments
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