Pardee to Host Critical Discussion on Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis
The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies will host renowned human rights activist John Prendergast for an urgent discussion on the return of genocide and famine in Sudan. The event, titled “Beyond the Headlines: The Return of Genocide and Famine in Sudan,” will take place on Tuesday, October 29, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM EDT at Kilachand Honors College.
Prendergast, co-founder of The Sentry and the Enough Project, brings over three decades of experience working for peace in Africa. His extensive background includes roles with the Clinton White House, State Department, UNICEF, Human Rights Watch, and the International Crisis Group. As a New York Times bestselling author and investigative policy expert, Prendergast will examine the complex socio-political factors contributing to Sudan’s ongoing humanitarian crisis.
The discussion will be hosted by Dean Scott Taylor, whose expertise in African politics and political economy adds valuable context to this critical conversation. Dean Taylor, a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations and former Vice Dean at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, brings significant experience in African governance and political transformation.
This timely event will explore both current humanitarian efforts and crucial actions needed from stakeholders to address the crisis effectively.
For those interested in international relations, human rights, and African studies, this event offers a unique opportunity to gain insights from one of the field’s most experienced voices on humanitarian crises and conflict resolution in Africa. Learn more and register here.