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A Refugee’s Journey of Courage and Hope

Sara Mardini will speak about escaping the war & saving the lives of other refugees from Syria and her journey to become a strong advocate and voice for refugee and women’s rights.

4/7/2017
6 pm – 9 pm
Life Sciences Center 100 Arvo J. Oopik '78 Auditor
Intended Audience(s): Public
Categories: Lectures & Seminars

The  Dickey Center Global Health Initiative, the Geisel Center for Health Equity, Geisel Physicians for Human Rights, the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth (ChAD) tand the Nathan Smith Society present a very special evening.

A Refugee’s Journey of Courage and Hope
Friday, April 7, 2017, 6pm
Life Sciences Center, Oopik Auditorium.

Sara Mardini and her sister Yusra saved 20 lives by swimming for three and a half hours guiding their refugee boat through the Mediterranean Sea when the motor broke. She has gone on to become a Human Rights Champion recognized by the UN and European Parliament.  In this special conversation, Sara will speak about escaping the war in Syria and her journey to become a strong advocate and voice for refugee and women’s Rights.
 
Refreshments and light snacks will be served
RSVP appreciated so we have a head count: http://doodle.com/poll/r462yd59y899p9u6

For more information, contact:
Lee A. Witters
Lee.A.Witters@Dartmouth.EDU
Permanent URL to this event: https://geography.dartmouth.edu/events/event?event=44470

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