As the world reacts to the recent Gaza ceasefire agreement, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is set to welcome Amnesty International secretary-general Dr Agnès Callamard for an exclusive conversation with dean Safwan Masri.The event will focus on how Amnesty’s latest report, *You Feel Like You Are Subhuman: Israel’s Genocide Against Palestinians in Gaza, can contribute to the conversation on what happens next in Palestine.The open discussion, taking place from 5pm-7pm on February 2, will provide an analysis of the report's findings and its broader implications for the road to recovery.Released in December, the report was immediately decried as "unfounded” by US officials, and "lies” by the Israeli foreign ministry.However, Amnesty maintains that it contains six months of meticulous research documenting the reality on the ground, and is an important benchmark to help the international community monitor the region and ensure justice in the days ahead.The event will discuss the controversy around the report, and the international community’s role in supporting, monitoring, and contributing to bi-lateral recovery efforts."Unless the root causes of this conflict are addressed, Palestinians and Israelis cannot even begin to hope for a brighter future built on rights, equality and justice,” Dr Callamard warned when the ceasefire was announced.Celebrating its 20th anniversary of educational excellence in Qatar, the GU-Q continues to foster meaningful dialogue on pressing global issues and serves as a vital platform for conversations that shape international understanding and policy.
January 28, 2025 | 10:48 PM