This U.N. photo exhibit pays tribute to the commitment of photographers who are raising awareness for the most pressing social issues around the world today from August 16-September 10.
Right Before Your Eyes: Photography Driven by Social Change
Event Category: Non-OPC Events
Cocktail Reception: War Photojournalists Exhibit
War Photojournalists Exhibit curated by Christopher Anderson featuring works by Michael Kamber, Moises Saman, Tyler Hicks, Joao Silva and Lindsey Addario. Guest Speaker: Sebastian Junger.
What to Expect in Russia
Princeton Professor Mark Beissinger and OPC member and Voice of America Russia/CIS Bureau Chief James Brooke discuss the future of Russia’s democracy movement and the return of Vladimir Putin.
CPJ Debrief With Jeffrey Gettleman
Jeffrey Gettleman, East Africa bureau chief for The New York Times, will talk about reporting on Somalia, one of the most dangerous countries for journalists.
Charity Auction: Friends of Anton
Join Christie’s for an auction of contemporary photojournalism prints, sold to benefit the family of freelance photojournalist Anton Hammerl who was killed last year while working in Libya.
UN Alliance of Civilizations
A principal objective of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations is bridging differences in order to work on common goals of peace and development. The Media Program remains one of the most salient areas of work within the Alliance’s ecosystem of projects. It continues to feed innovative, low-cost/high impact projects into the Alliance’s larger repertoire of work.
The Arab Spring: Syria One Year Later
The wave of unrest throughout the Middle East began in Tunisia in December 2010 and spread to Syria in March 2011. Protesters were met with brutal force from Assad’s government. Events have gone from bad to catastrophic:
demonstrations have escalated and the press has been banned. Regional experts explore possible outcomes.
Foreign Affairs Live/FPA Special Screening: “After the Arab Spring: Syria and Beyond”
The Council on Foreign Relations in New York, Foreign Affairs Editor Gideon Rose will introduce a 30-minute screening of “After the Arab Spring.” The episode, produced by the Foreign Policy Association for air on PBS, looks at the revolutionary movements that continue to shake up the Middle East and North Africa. Following the screening, Foreign Affairs Managing Editor Jonathan Tepperman will moderate a discussion with fellow guests on the program Shadi Hamid and Robert Malley that will look at the Arab Spring a year later – including Syria, Libya, Bahrain and other hot spots in the region.
Women and Social Change in Emerging Democracies ange in Emerging Democracies
Democracy can provide an effective mechanism for sustaining social change and managing conflict. Across the globe, women have demonstrated their indispensability in building and sustaining stable democratic process. Social and political changes taking place in the Arab World and other parts of the world present a crucial opportunity for the Middle East and North Africa region to build more inclusive and prosperous society. What should be the role of women in emerging democracies?
INSI: Safety of Women Journalists
The International News Safety Institute will launch a major new publication that provides an unprecedented insight into the safety of women journalists working in conflict and danger zones. More than 30 women journalists from more than a dozen countries, including renowned CBS correspondent Lara Logan, have written of their amazing experiences. They describe the risks, the challenges and the emotional and physical impact on their lives.