[History_students] AFGHANISTAN: THE VIEW THROUGH A PERSONAL WINDOW

[Judy Ossello]

The John David Mooney Foundation and the DePaul College of Law International Human Rights Law Institute cordially invite you to a lecture by Ms. Betsy Amin-Arsala, AFGHANISTAN: THE VIEW THROUGH A PERSONAL WINDOW 

Wednesday, 5 November 2003
5:30 pm - 6pm, Reception; 6pm, Lecture
International Currents Gallery
John David Mooney Foundation
114 West Kinzie Street, Chicago 

Ms. Amin-Arsala will share her personal observations about the recent history of Afghanistan, describing what Afghanistan was like before the overthrow of the monarchy in 1973 and how the many years of war and the appearance of the Taliban affected both Afghan culture and the Afghan people. Based on a personal visit to Afghanistan for the first time in 26 years, she will talk about the current aspirations of the people and their new government. A question and answer session will follow the lecture. 

Ms. Amin-Arsala spent 25 years working in the field of science and technology, with greatest emphasis on biomass energy systems and technology in developing countries. She is the wife of the Vice President of Afghanistan, Heydayat Amin-Arsala, and first encountered Afghanistan as a United States Peace Corps Volunteer in the mid-1960s. 

The DePaul International Human Rights Law Institute is dedicated to developing and promoting international human rights law and international criminal justice through field work, research and documentation, publications, and advocacy. The Institute endeavors to build an informed constituency for international human rights in America's heartland and elsewhere in the world, and brings to Chicago distinguished international visitors who participate as senior fellows for specific research projects. 

The John David Mooney Foundation welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with the DePaul International Human Rights Law Institute in the presentation of this program as part of the Foundation's International Currents programming. This twenty-five year old program brings to Chicago international artists and architects through exhibitions, symposia, and lectures. The Foundation places special emphasis on public access and community involvement in the entire art process, the subject matter of which ranges from urban planning in Chicago to international humanitarian concerns. Art as a human right is a major focus of the Foundation, and all programming is free and open to the public. 

This announcement is being sent by e-mail only; please pass the invitation on to those whom you think might be interested in this program. If you can come, please reply by email to <mailto:jdmstudio at aol.com> jdmstudio at aol.com. Guests will enjoy the lecture while seated on floor rugs, so please dress comfortably.