Global Humanitarian Engagement is hosting a conference.
More information about GHE can be found at
http://globalhumanitarianengagement.org/Date: 8 AM to Noon EST Saturday, May 30th
Location: Virtual Conference
Confirmed speakers include the following:
Introductory Remarks.
Panel 1. Important political and economic considerations as a Humanitarian (8:10 AM to 9:10 AM EST)
Professor Rüdiger Frank, University of Vienna, Topics: Economic considerations, economic development
Daniel Jasper, Public Education and Advocacy Coordinator, Asia; American Friends Service Committee Topics: Effective advocacy techniques, US - DPRK relations
Panel 2. Public Health Engagement with the DPRK: Progress and Challenges (9:15 AM to 10:15 AM EST)
Dr. Kim Dong Jin, Policy Advisor, Korean Sharing Movement.Topics: Aid on the Korean Peninsula
Heidi Linton, Executive Director, Christian Friends of Korea. Topics: Academic Partnerships, TB control
Panel 3: Medical Engagement with the DPRK : Unique Models (10:20 AM to 11:20 AM EST)
Dr Charlie Sands, Director, International Affairs Committee of Division of Medical Sciences Executive Committee, Pyongyang University of Science and Technology . Topics: Medical Education in the DPRK.
Joy Yoon, Co-Founder, International Director, Ignis Community. Topics: Pediatric health
Breakout Sessions: (11:20 AM to Noon EST)
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