Venezuela Under the Lens: Human Rights Crisis and Pathways to Justice
Description
A timely discussion on the current state of human rights in Venezuela, featuring firsthand perspectives from Venezuelan activists and political prisoners. This event comes at a pivotal moment—recent headlines highlight significant developments, from Maria Corina Machado’s recent Nobel Peace Prize recognition to ongoing reports of boat strikes in the Caribbean targeting Venezuelan citizens. Amid a deepening humanitarian crisis, Venezuela’s activists continue to advocate for a brighter future.
Featuring:
- Freddy Guevara
Cofounder, Venezuelan progressive party - Génesis Dávila
Venezuelan lawyer and founder of Defiende Venezuela - Miguel Alejandro Pizarro Rodriguez
Former Deputy to the National Assembly of Venezuela - Kathryn Sikkink (Moderator)
Ryan Family Professor of Human Rights Policy
Co-sponsors: Carr Ryan Center for Human Rights; David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies
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Accessibility
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