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A Screening of the Ukrainian Drama Film ‘Bucha’

A Screening of the Ukrainian Drama Film ‘Bucha’

Date: Friday, February 23, 2024 / Time: 2:30pm - 5:00pm EST

On February 23, USIP hosted a public screening and discussion of “Bucha” with producer Oleksandr Schur and volunteer Gaide Rizayeva. The conversation exposed the grim realities of Russian brutality during the war in Ukraine and emphasized the crucial role of courageous individuals who continuously defy and resist Russian occupation to safeguard their communities.

Human Rights

Life After Putin: Potential Scenarios for a Post-Authoritarian Russia

Life After Putin: Potential Scenarios for a Post-Authoritarian Russia

Date: Friday, February 16, 2024 / Time: 10:00am - 11:30am EST

On February 16, USIP, the Institute of Current World Affairs, and American Purpose hosted the final event in a series featuring prominent figures in Russia’s exile community. This conversation examined plausible scenarios for a post-authoritarian Russia, including questions on decolonialization, collective understanding of history and Russian identity, the interests of minority regions, and the possible role of the United States and other Western countries based on lessons learned from the post-Soviet 1990s.

Human Rights

Frontline Civilian Response in Sudan

Frontline Civilian Response in Sudan

Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 / Time: 2:00pm - 3:15pm EST

On January 31, USIP hosted remarks from USAID Administrator Samantha Power and a conversation with frontline Sudanese responders and analysts. The discussion explored the experiences of Sudanese civilian-led emergency response rooms, the imperative to activate USAID’s localization agenda, and the priorities and needs of Sudanese civilians in the year ahead.

Conflict Analysis & PreventionHuman RightsPeace Processes

The Afro-Indigenous Peoples of Honduras: Exclusion, Conflict, and Migration

The Afro-Indigenous Peoples of Honduras: Exclusion, Conflict, and Migration

Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 / Time: 9:30am - 11:00am EST

On January 24, USIP and El Faro English held a conversation on the marginalization and displacement of the Garifuna population in Honduras. The discussion examined how discrimination, climate change, and conflicts over land rights help drive migration to the United States and explored policy options that can help protect human rights and curb migration.

Human RightsEconomicsFragility & Resilience

(POSTPONED) Disability Inclusion in Peacebuilding

(POSTPONED) Disability Inclusion in Peacebuilding

Date: Thursday, January 11, 2024 / Time: 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been postponed. The participants are committed to discussing disability inclusion in peacebuilding. A new event date is currently being discussed. 

Human Rights

A Screening of ‘Freedom on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom’

A Screening of ‘Freedom on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom’

Date: Thursday, December 7, 2023 / Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm EST

On December 7, USIP hosted a public screening and discussion of “Freedom on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom” with director Evgeny Afineevsky. The conversation exposed the war’s devastating impact on Ukraine and explore Ukrainians’ hopes for the future as they fend off Russia’s invasion.

Human Rights

Russian Scholars in Exile

Russian Scholars in Exile

Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023 / Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm EST

On November 16, USIP, American Purpose and the Institute of Current World Affairs hosted the third in a series of discussions with key figures in the Russian exile community. This conversation looked at how these scholars have managed to preserve and continue their work in the face of exile and why these efforts matter in the greater context of Russia’s political landscape.

Human Rights

Human Rights, Democracy and Identity in South Asia

Human Rights, Democracy and Identity in South Asia

Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 / Time: 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT

On October 18, USIP hosted a conversation with playwright Akbar Ahmed, director Manjula Kumar and several of the play’s performers. The discussion looked at the role of arts and theater as a peacebuilding tool, spotlighted the genesis of the storyline and examined the role of historical frameworks in understanding contemporary issues on human rights, democracy and identity in South Asia.

Democracy & GovernanceHuman Rights