Gaza: What is next?
Date
February 05, 2009
Time
7:00 - 9:00pm
Description
* Come and expand your understanding of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and hear from experts on the health effects of war. * Learn more about the political and historical events affecting the region. * Be a part of the discussion, and help formulate ideas for action.
SPONSORS: Health Alliance International (HAI) UW Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) UW School of Social Work UW Students for Equal Health Northwest International Health Action Coalition (NIHAC) Friend of Palestinian Medical Relief Society Jewish Voice for Peace (Seattle chapter) AMSA-UW Refreshments will be served
Location
University of Washington Health Sciences Building, Room T439 N.E. Pacific Street, west of the University of Washington Medical Center map
Speakers
SPEAKERS: Dr. Steve Niva, Professor of International Politics and International Studies, Evergreen State College Expert on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East
Dr. Evan Kanter, Assistant Professor, UW School of Medicine/Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Psychiatrist, VA Puget Sound President, Physicians for Social Responsibility Expert on mental health effects of war
Aaron Katz, Senior Lecturer on health policy, Health Services, UW School of Public Health Director, Packard Gates Population Leadership Program Board President, Health Alliance International Presenting a Jewish American perspective and on our responsibilities as U.S. citizens
FACILITATORS: Dr. Amy Hagopian, Assistant Professor, Health Service, UW School of Public Health and Community Medicine Senior Health Workforce Policy Advisor, Health Alliance International
Peter House, Director of Regional and Rural Education, Research & Support, School of Medicine Associate AHEC Director & Director of Programs for Healthy Communities, University of Washington