A panel discussion on Egypt’s success and a look forward to Vietnam’s struggle
From Suez, Alexandria, to Cairo, ordinary citizens took their destiny into their own hands, demanded social justice & civil liberties, and brought down a dictator. While the world turned its attention to the pro-democracy struggle in Tahrir Square, many cannot deny the galvanizing effect of power people and digital activism. Miles away, Vietnam shares with Egypt a history of police brutality, suppression of individual rights, and authoritarian rule. What does Egypt mean for the democracy movement in Vietnam? Is Vietnam an Egypt in waiting? What organizing lessons can we learn from the movement in Egypt? Join us on Monday, March 7th at 6:30pm to reflect on Egypts success and look forward to Vietnams struggle.
Speakers include: Dalia Ziada (via Skype), Egyptian activist & Director of the Egypt Office for the American Islamic Congress
Duy Hoang, Vietnamese democracy activist & spokesman for Viet Tan
Daryn Cambridge, Director for Knowledge & Digital Strategies at the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict
March 7, 2011
6:30-7:00pm Reception
7:00-8:00pm Discussion
The Elliott School of International Affairs, Room 505
George Washington University
1957 E Street NW
Washington, DC 20052
Metro: Foggy Bottom/GWU Station (Map)
Please RSVP to http://bit.ly/cairo2hanoi
Presented by Viet Tan, co-hosted w/ Georgetown & George Washington University Vietnamese Student Associations and the Institute for Global and International Studies @ The Elliott School of International Affairs
For inquiries, please email trinhnguyen@viettan.org
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