by Nelima Kerré | April 9, 2009 · Getting Here from There: The Somali Refugee Experience
When: Tuesday, April 14th, 2009, 5:00-9:00pm
Where: Mondale Hall (Law Building), Room 25 University of Minnesota, 229 19th Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55455
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From the refugee camps of Dadaab, Kenya to Libya, Malta, and the European mainland, Somali refugees have faced and continue to face harrowing journeys as they search for a better life, journeys that include detention, discrimination, and even torture. The Somali Documentary Project is recording the stories of the Somali Diaspora as they happen, not only for historical record, but also to encourage action on important human rights issues raised by this wave of migration. Join us for an evening of advocacy, discussion, and stories.
Featuring:
· Photographer Abdi Roble, Writer Doug Rutledge, and Tariq Tarey, Project Manager, from the Somali Documentary Project
· Sadiq Abdirahman, Community Organizer
· Miski Noor from the Office of U.S. Congressman Keith Ellison
· Korir Sing’Oei, Former Director of the Center for Minority Rights Development, and 2007-2008 Humphrey Fellow in Law and Human Rights
Agenda:
5:00-7:00 p.m.: Session 1-A Journey Away: The Somali Refugee Experience
7:00-9:00 p.m.: Session 2-Action and Discussion: What Can We Do From Here?
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