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January
American Eugenics: From Long Island to Auschwitz
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| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GC 243 |
The School of International and Public Affairs is hosting a lecture with Mr. Edwin Black, New York Times Bestselling Author, for a lecture on "American Eugenics: From Long Island to Auschwitz". This lecture is part of the Ruth K. and Shepard Broad Distinguished Lecture Series and is co-sponsored by the Vaclav Havel Initiative for Human Rights and Diplomacy.
Cuba in Transition: The Role of Technology in Societal Transformation
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| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, CBC 232/233 |
The Vaclav Havel Initiative for Human Rights and Diplomacy is sponsoring a lecture with Raul Moas, Executive Director of Roots of Hope, on "Cuba in Transition: The Role of Technology in Societal Transformation". This event is co-sponsored by Roots of Hope, the Cuban Research Institute and is part of the Ruth K. and Shepard Broad Distinguished Lecture Series.
March
Crisis in Ukraine: A Teach In
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| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus GC 140 |
Recent events in Ukraine – from the crowds of people pouring onto Kiev’s Maidan Square, to Viktor Yanukovych’s ouster to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Crimea – have caused alarm across Europe, the United States and beyond. The days ahead remain tense as the EU, US, Ukrainian and Russian politicians, diplomats and members of civil society attempt to resolve the conflict while pursuing their own interests. Please join us for a roundtable discussion with a number of SIPA experts
May
A Conversation on the Economics of Transition in Cuba
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| Venue: | Biltmore Hotel, Laguna Room, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables |
You are invited to the second event of the project, “Preparing Miami for Democratic Transition in Cuba” made possible by a grant from the Knight Foundation. Through this project, the Václav Havel Initiative for Human Rights and Diplomacy will help prepare our diverse citizenry for possible change in Cuba by creating awareness of the realities of the process of peaceful democratic transition, including timing, challenges, risks, and opportunities.
June
International Human Rights and Cuba in 2014
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| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, MARC Pavilion |
The Václav Havel Initiative for Human Rights and Diplomacy is hosting a panel discussion with participants, Glenn Hughes (Saint Mary's College), Alexis Jardines (Perez-Bengochea Distinguished Scholar in Residence), Jared Genser (Founder of Freedom Now) and Elizardo Sanchez (President of Cuban Commission for Human Rights and National Reconciliation)
September
Beyond Conflict: The Project on Justice in Times of Transition
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| Venue: | The Bookstore at the Grove, 3390 Mary St Miami, FL 33133 |
Join the Václav Havel Initiative for Human Rights & Diplomacy for a Book Presentation and Signing by Timothy Phillips on "Beyond Conflict:The Project on Justice in Times of Transition".
October
Conversations Between Václav Havel & Adam Michnik
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| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GC 243 |
Join the School of International and Public Affairs for a lecture by Adam Michnik and Elzbieta Matynia on "Conversations Between Václav Havel & Adam Michnik". Part of the Ruth K. and Shepard Broad Distinguished Lecture Series.
December
The Power of International Solidarity
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| Venue: | FIU MMC - MARC Pavillion |
The Vaclav Havel Initiative for Human Rights and Diplomacy is hosting a panel discussion that will look at the question of international solidarity for Cubans working to set their country on the path to democracy.
