Chicago Committee 20th Anniversary Salon Series
We are delighted to announce The 20th Anniversary Salon Series of Human Rights Watch’s Chicago Committee, bringing you discussions of the most pressing topics from the headlines through a human rights lens. Each conversation will feature a Human Rights Watch expert from the incredible staff, sometimes in conversation with another local expert in the field.
This series replaces our gala this year as a way for us to gather and reaffirm our commitment to Human Rights Watch and to each other. Your investment in Human Rights Watch comes with this opportunity to meet some of the most inspiring people working in the human rights movement today. We welcome your thoughts on topics to pursue in the future as we all seek to question, learn and become better informed ambassadors of the human rights movement in our community.
Israel/Palestine
Wednesday, January 24 at 6:00PM
HRW Washington Director Sarah Yager
Hosted by Shalini Sharma and Pradip Patiath at their Lincoln Park Home
As the horrors continue in Israel/Palestine, it’s clear the United States government plays an important role in how the war unfolds and what happens next. Sarah Yager brings us up to date on the current state of affairs, and what HRW’s asks are for the US Government to promote rights-respecting policies.
Women’s & Girls' Reproductive Health in the US
Thursday, March 7th at 6:00PM
HRW Executive Director, Children’s Rights Division Zama Neff featuring Cristina Villareal of Planned Parenthood of Illinois and Bryan Howard of Project 50
Hosted by Urban Innovations and the Conant Family in River North
Join us to celebrate International Women's Day in a discussion of the state of Women's Reproductive Health in the US. The coming election will be consequential for reproductive rights in the United States, and we would like to go into it informed and prepared to act!
HRW's Zama Neff will discuss our work looking at the effect on girls from restricting their access to reproductive health.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois' Cristina Villareal will discuss the issues at stake in Illinois, one of the most liberal states in the country.
Project 50's Bryan Howard will tell us about strategic investing in community organizations in red states.
HRW & the Human Rights Movement in a changing world
Thursday, May 16th at 6:00PM
Chief of Staff and Advisor to the Executive Director Param-Preet Singh
Hosted by Chicago Co-Chair Mitchell Cobey and Janet Reali at their Gold Coast Home
The world is on fire. Authoritarian and populist governments are on the rise globally. A warming planet presents an existential global threat to the foundations of our livelihood. Armed conflict and crises linked to economic inequality and discrimination continue to impact the human rights of millions worldwide. To remain effective in a changing world, Human Rights Watch must adapt.
Join us as Param-Preet Singh, HRW Chief of Staff and Advisor to the Executive Director, expands on the key pillars of HRW’s new global strategy and answers the questions: Why now? Why HRW?
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