The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), the Center for Justice and International Law (CEJIL), and Georgetown University’s Institute for the Study of International Migration cordially invite you to:
Event: Responding to Venezuela’s Exodus
As the political, social, and economic crisis in Venezuela worsens, more and more Venezuelans are fleeing their country. Countries across Latin America are responding to the exodus, and the international community is increasingly looking for opportunities to support humane responses on the ground. Join us for a conversation on the roots of the crisis in Venezuela, the humanitarian situation, the regional reactions so far, and policy recommendations for a coordinated and humanitarian response. For more information about this topic, read Responding to an exodus: Venezuela’s Migration and Refugee Crisis as Seen From the Colombian and Brazilian Borders.
Event Details:
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDT
Wednesday, September 19
Idol Family Social Room,
Healey Family Student Center (Georgetown University) Tondorf Rd, Washington, DC 20007
Opening Remarks:
Elizabeth Ferris,
Research Professor
Institute for the Study of International Migration, Georgetown University
Moderator:
Chris Canavan,
Director of Global Policy Development, Soros Fund Management
Speakers:
Ligia Bolívar,
Senior Researcher, Center for Human Rights
Andres Bello Catholic University, Venezuela
Luis Carlos Rodríguez de la Cruz,
Advocacy Officer
Jesuit Refugee Service-Latin America and the Caribbean
Gimena Sánchez-Garzoli,
Director for the Andes
Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA)
Geoff Ramsey,
Assistant Director for Venezuela
Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA)
Francisco Quintana,
Program Director for the Andean
North America and Caribbean Region, Center for Justice and International Law
Event Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
A video will be uploaded to WOLA and CEJIL webpages after the event.