International Oromo Human Rights Conference

July 22nd, 2008 | EthioPolitics.com |

What: International Oromo Human Rights Conference titled “Can a Democratic Government Work in a Multicultural Society?” This Conference is intended to inform and provide a forum for discussion on the very serious human rights and political challenges in Ethiopia and the surrounding countries in the Horn of Africa.

Where: University of Minnesota Mayo Memorial Auditorium
425 Delaware Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

When: Thursday, July 31, 2008 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Contact: Oromo American Citizens Council
651-917-0430 (w) or 612-275-0970 (m)
or oacc@oromoamerican.org

Distinguished panel members include

Bulcha Demeksa, Member of Ethiopian Parliament and Chairman of Oromo Federalist Democratic Movement (OFDM)

Asfaw Beyene, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, San Diego State University

Alemayehu G. Mariam, Professor, Department of Political Science, California State University-San Bernardino

Guled Kassim, Institute for Global Civic Empowerment

Obang Metho, Director of International Advocacy, Anuak Justice Council

August Nimtz, Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Minnesota

Special Invitation to Media:

All media are invited to attend the conference; a separate press section will be provided. Any advance publicity, calendar or event listings, and media coverage is welcome. The OACC would be happy to arrange interviews with the conference speakers.

For additional information please contact the OACC or visit the OACC website: http://www.oromoamerican.org/whatsnew.html.