CAS Launches Civil Liberties and Human Rights Protection in Africa Series

On April 3, the Center for African Studies launched the Civil Liberties and Human Rights Protection in Africa Series. The series is co-sponsored by the WSD Handa Center for Human Rights & International Justice, the Haas Center for Public Service, Stanford Global Studies, Stanford in Government, the Stanford Forum for African Studies, the Stanford African Students Association, the Stanford Association for International Development, and the Nigerian Students Association. Sponsored by the Stanford Initiative For Religious and Ethnic Understanding and Coexistence, supported by the President’s Fund, the Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity (CCSRE), Religious Studies, and the Taube Center for Jewish Studies.

Documentary Film Screening of “God Loves Uganda”
Facilitated by Nicholas Opiyo
Friday, April 3, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Room 002, Lane History Corner, Main Quad

Africa Table: Reversing Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality
Act: Lessons from Legal Activism in Defending Sexual Minorities in Africa
Nicholas Opiyo
Wednesday, April 15, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Room 202, Encina Hall West

Reimagining Civil Society in Sub-Saharan Africa: Opportunities for Action
Nicholas Opiyo, John Githongo, and Larry Diamond
Monday, April 20, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Reuben W. Hills Conference Room, Encina Hall East

Sierra Leone: From War to Recovery
Thierry Cruvellier
Tuesday, April 21, 12:00 pm - 1:15 PM
Reuben W. Hills Conference Room, Encina Hall East 

Africa Table: Anti-Corruption Movements in Africa: The Role of Local and International Actors
John Githongo
Wednesday, April 22, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Room 202, Encina Hall West

Ni Sisi (It’s Us): Career Opportunities in Social
Transformation and Public Service
Nicholas Opiyo and John Githongo
Thursday, April 23, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Donald Kennedy (DK) Room, Haas Center for Public Service