Searching for Truth in the Midst of Conflict

Often, people think of truth as coming after a conflict, as in a truth and reconciliation commission. But can truth help lessen an ongoing conflict by keeping or bringing together neighborhoods and communities? What does it mean to seek truth during conflict?

Using Colombia as a model, a panel of experts will analyze whether and how finding and sharing truths can impact societies in conflict. Our panel brings together one academic and two religious leaders who play large civic roles in Colombia.

 

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Agenda

Speakers

  • Mauricio Garcia-Durán, S.J.
    Director, CINEP (Jesuit Research and Popular Education Center)
  • Mons. Hector Fabio Henao
    Director, National Office of Social Ministry (Pastoral Social), Colombian Conference of Catholic Bishops
  • Dr. Virginia Bouvier, Moderator
    Senior Program Officer, U.S. Institute of Peace
Start Date: 
March 31, 2008 - 11:00am
End Date: 
March 31, 2008 - 1:00pm

Location

U.S. Institute of Peace
2nd Floor Conference Room
1200 17th St, NW
Washington, DC 20036
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