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University of Ottawa hosting panel discussion on Haiti and Pakistan disasters
OTTAWA, February 2, 2011 — The University of Ottawa is pleased to invite you to a panel discussion on the topic An earthquake in Haiti, flooding in Pakistan; two disasters, two different reactions from Canadians … Why?
This event is presented as part of Humanitarian Relief Week and brings together three multidisciplinary panelists:
• Emmanuelle Latraverse, Ottawa bureau chief, Radio-Canada, whose talk is titled Séisme en Haïti, le journalisme de proximité (in French)
• Nicolas Moyer, coordinator, The Humanitarian Coalition, who will speak on Humanitarian disasters in Haiti and Pakistan: the causes behind and the lessons from the Canadian public’s unequal response in 2010
• Mujib Rehman, professor, uOttawa School of International Development and Global Studies, whose presentation is Pakistan, the hot-spot of disasters
The moderator is Professor François J. Larocque of the Faculty of Law’s Common Law Section.
WHAT: Panel discussion on the disasters in Haiti and Pakistan
WHEN: Thursday, February 3, 2011, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Room 112 of Tabaret Hall, University of Ottawa (550 Cumberland St., Ottawa)* Map
*Space is limited. Please confirm your attendance at www.president.uottawa.ca/event-details_194.html. For more information, contact ceremonies@uOttawa.ca or 613-562-5276.
Free parking in the Desmarais garage (entrance on Nicholas Street).
About Humanitarian Relief Week
The University of Ottawa is holding its first-ever Humanitarian Relief Week from January 31 to February 4, 2011. The initiative highlights the University’s collective commitment to global citizenship and to supporting individuals around the world who are in need of assistance. All week, members of the campus community can get a “Global Citizen” button to wear in support of world emergency aid. The buttons are available in boxes across campus, while supplies last. We encourage all community members to wear their button proudly, to make a donation and to take part in the activities planned. All events take place in room 112 of Tabaret Hall.
