Join us for a month of events to honor the memories of the past, examine the causes and risk of mass atrocities today, and learn what can be done to not only prevent violence but foster community-based pathways to peace. It is only when we can reflect back on history’s most difficult moments that we can move forward to take meaningful action to prevent atrocities from occurring again.
Events include:
A Musical Tribute for Yom HaShoah
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 7pm PT
Portland Chamber Music performs music composed by musicians and composers who were imprisoned and murdered during the Holocaust. The Zoom performance is followed by a conversation with Ruth Bolliger, Holocaust survivor and OJMCHE Speakers’ Bureau member.
This event is additionally sponsored by Jewish Family and Child Services.
Mass Atrocities: Could it happen in the US?
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 12:00 - 2:00 PM PT
Join us in welcoming Dr. James Waller to Portland via Zoom, where he will be presenting his world recognized research on Atrocity Prevention, and will be sharing findings from his recent report on risks in the United States, published through the Stanley Center for Peace and Security. Through his work with the Auschwitz Institute for the Prevention of Genocide and Mass atrocities, Dr. Waller has identified categories of risk that have particular significance in our current social and political landscape.
Mike Brand and Jessica Murrey will respond to Dr. Waller’s presentation, engaging questions and conversation from their unique perspectives in atrocity prevention, policy making, and peacebuilding. Details HERE.
Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 7pm PT
Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, will be observed virtually this year. A short service led by Oregon Board of Rabbis will begin on April 7, 7pm with the participation of local rabbis, Holocaust survivors, and their descendants via Zoom.
Pathways to Peace - A New U.S. Strategy Towards Conflict Prevention
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 12pm PT
Photo by Michael Madukwe for Mercy Corps
The Global Fragility Act was signed into law last year but has yet to be implemented. The Biden Administration has a chance to build upon this strategy by realigning U.S. diplomatic, development, and defense efforts in a way that reduces instability in countries that are at risk of violent conflict and extremism. By partnering with communities and governments in fragile states to address the drivers of conflict, such as human rights abuses, social and economic exclusion, corruption, and impunity, the U.S. can renew its commitment to American leadership on democracy and human rights globally. This panel discussion will include challenges and opportunities in implementing this new peacebuilding strategy. This event is additionally sponsored by Mercy Corps. Details HERE.
Sponsors for the series include:
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