Warwick Festival of Peacebuilding: Panel Discussion

The Warwick Festival of Peacebuilding opens on Friday 8th May, with a panel discussion centred on young people’s perspectives taking place at St Mary's Warwick.

Local students and youth representatives from across the region will be invited to share their questions with the panellists, which will consist of experts on a diverse range of important issues including climate, gender-specific initiatives, disabled rights, sustainable housing and ethnic equality.

Joining the panel will be Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, Human Rights Advocate on Injustice, Resilience and Freedom. Nazanin was detained at an Iranian airport while returning to London with her 22-month-old daughter after visiting family in Tehran. She was falsely accused of trying to overthrow the Iranian government, a charge she denied, and sentenced to five years in Pr*son. Since her release, Nazanin has faced lasting physical and mental health challenges while rebuilding her life, reconnecting with her family, and strengthening her relationship with her daughter.

Chairing the panel will be Tom Shakespeare, Professor of Disability Research at LSHTM , who said: “At a time when it’s more important than ever for people to have control of their lives and choices, young people are prey to so many more pressures now, from smartphones to social media.”

FREE, but please indicate your attendance by reserving a place. This will help us with regards to refreshments etc.

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