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Today, Oct. 12: A Conversation with Sana Mustafa, Syrian Refugee and Refugee Rights Activist

Thursday, October 12, 2017

“Putting a Face on the Numbers”

A talk by Sana Mustafa, Syrian Refugee and Refugee Rights Activist

12:00- 1:00 p.m.
WCC 2004

Please join us for a talk by Sana Mustafa, a Syrian refugee and advocate for refugee rights who will share her story of growing up in Syria, revolting against the Assad regime, fleeing the horrors of war, and starting a new life in the US. She will also speak about her new path as an activist and advocate for the rights of Syrian refugees worldwide. A refugee since 2013, Mustafa is now a consultant to various US and international institutions on designing engagement projects related to refugee integration and protecting the rights of victims of the Syrian humanitarian crisis.

This event is being sponsored by the Islamic Legal Studies Program: Law and Social Change, Criminal Justice Program, and the Human Rights Program. Vegan lunch will be served.