The conflict in Syria has led to thousands of lives lost and countless amounts of people displaced from their homes. What are the reasons why this situation continues to worsen? Why is Russia and China vetoing action in the UN? How long can the U.S. and the world sit by and watch this happen?
This edition of our community discussion series, Global Challenges & Local Impacts, will focus on the ongoing conflict in Syria. This discussion will feature a panel made up of local experts and will also have an audience Q&A period.
Our panel for this discussion includes:
Imam AbduSemih, Islamic Center of Pittsburgh
Laila Al-Soulaiman, The Ellis School
Dr. Luke Condra, GSPIA
Dalel Khalil, Author of “From Veils to Thongs”
This community discussion will be held at the Carnegie Library Squirrel Hill Branch (5801 Forbes Ave.) in the combined Meeting Room A/B from 6-8 PM. Please register in advance using the form below.
If you have any questions about this discussion please email Tim Lessick or call our office at 412-471-7852.
About our Global Challenges & Local Impacts discussion series:
This series creates conversations in communities that have not traditionally hosted thoughtful discussions on international peace and human rights. To ensure that we cultivate a positive and meaningful discussion within each of these communities, we strive to work with a local partnering organization to help represent the voice and unique perspective of their community. By bringing international awareness and a focus on human rights to communities that have not traditionally been engaged on these issues, we hope to empower them to interact and create change within their community – and the larger world.
This program or event is neither sponsored or endorsed by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
