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January Speaker: The Honorable Uzra Zeya – The Strategic Imperative for Human Rights @ the Wakonda Club, Tuesday, January 20th

 

Ms. Zeya’s career has been defined by a profound dedication to human rights. From her past high ranking leadership at the U.S. Department of State to her current role as President and CEO of Human Rights First, she has been a tireless advocate for democracy, international security, and the protection of the vulnerable.

Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, January 20

• Location: Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines

• 5:30 PM: New Year Social (Hors d’oeuvres and Conversation)

• 6:00 PM: Presentation by Ms. Zeya

• Fee: $20 for members | $10 for students

• Event Title: “The Strategic Imperative for Human Rights” 

As authoritarianism gains ground and democracies worldwide face growing internal and external challenges, the strategic imperative to recover bipartisan convergence for human rights has never been more important. Join Human Rights First President and CEO and former U.S. Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya for a candid discussion on how U.S. human rights leadership bolsters security, prosperity, and well-being for all Americans. 

About the Speaker

The Honorable Uzra Zeya is a distinguished U.S. diplomat and humanitarian leader. She currently serves as the President and CEO of Human Rights First. Previously, she served as the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, a role in which she led global diplomatic efforts to strengthen democracy, support refugees, and prevent armed conflict.

With over three decades of experience across the Middle East, Europe, and South Asia, Ms. Zeya brings a unique and vital perspective to the most pressing humanitarian challenges of our time.

We look forward to celebrating the start of a new year with you on January 20.

Warm regards,

The GDMCFR Board

For more information regarding Ms. Zeya:

https://humanrightsfirst.org/library/human-rights-first-names-uzra-zeya-as-president-and-ceo/

https://www.unanca.org/about-us/event-speakers/uzra-zeya

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzra_Zeya

If you wish to RSVP for this event and are a current member please email us at events@gdmcfr.org

If you would like to become a member please visit our Membership and Sponsorship page for more information

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