Jointly organized by the Centre for Peace and Justice (CPJ) of Brac University, Asia Justice Coalition, and the International Institute of Social Studies, the aim of this conclave is to bring justice and accountability to the centre of the Rohingya refugee crisis.
- Date
- Friday 18 Oct 2019, 08:15 - 18:00
- Type
- Conference
- Spoken Language
- English
- Room
- Aula B
- Location
- International Institute of Social Studies
The event will call on global experts to provide updates on the status of justice and accountability efforts, as well as offer nuanced insights into the root causes of the crisis and the multiple political and social components needed to forge a durable solution.
Aims
The conclave aims to:
- Highlight the various justice and accountability initiatives underway globally, as well as the need for multi-faceted approaches toward a sustainable solution
- Mobilize public and policy support for these initiatives including consolidating a civil society network to advocate for accountability and promote social justice
- Examine root causes and ongoing policy challenges in order to inform future advocacy strategies and ensure justice and accountability for the Rohingya
Panelists and moderator
Honorable Bob Rae, Canada’s Special Envoy to Myanmar
Abubacarr Marie Tambadou, Minister of Justice, Republic of The Gambia
Md. Shahidul Haque, Foreign Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
Inge Hutter, Rector, International Institute of Social Studies
Laetitia van den Assum, Former Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Netherlands
Professor Vincent Chang, Vice Chancellor, Brac University, Bangladesh
H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Belal, Ambassador, Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, the Netherlands
Azeem Ibrahim, Director, Centre for Global Policy, USA
Kingsley Abbott, Senior Legal Adviser, International Commission of Jurists, Thailand
Lilianne Fan, Chair, Rohingya Working Group of Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network
Biraj Patnaik, South Asia Director, Amnesty International
Background
Download the flyer bellow for backgound to the Rohingya situation and this conclave
- More information
You can contact the conclave organizers via email at conclave_rohingya@bracu.ac.bd.
More information is also available on the BRAC university website
Bangladeshi press coverage
The New Nation - International conf on justice for Rohingya in Hague
The Daily Star - International conclave in Hague
Dhaka Tribune - International conclave on Rohingya refugee crisis
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha - Conclave on justice, accountability for Rohingya due in Hague