Gaza: What's Next?
A Teach-in on the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
* Come and expand your understanding of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and
hear from experts on the health effects of war.
* Learn more about the political and historical events affecting the region.
* Be a part of the discussion, and help formulate ideas for action.
Thursday, February 5th
7:00 - 9:00 PM
University of Washington
Health Sciences Building
Room T-439
Refreshments will be served
SPEAKERS:
Dr. Steve Niva, Professor of International Politics and International Studies,
Evergreen State College
Expert on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and U.S. foreign policy in the
Middle East
Dr. Evan Kanter, Assistant Professor, UW School of Medicine/Psychiatry and
Behavioral Sciences
Psychiatrist, VA Puget Sound
President, Physicians for Social Responsibility
Expert on mental health effects of war
Aaron Katz, Senior Lecturer on health policy, Health Services,
UW School of Public Health
Director, Packard Gates Population Leadership Program
Presenting a Jewish American perspective and on our responsibilities as U.S.
citizens
FACILITATORS:
Dr. Amy Hagopian, Assistant Professor, Health Service, UW School of Public
Health and Community Medicine
Senior Health Workforce Policy Advisor, Health Alliance International
Peter House, Director of Regional and Rural Education, Research & Support,
School of Medicine
Associate AHEC Director & Director of Programs for Healthy Communities,
University of Washington
SPONSORS:
Health Alliance International (HAI)
UW Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP)
Northwest International Health Action Coalition (NIHAC)
Friend of Palestinian Medical Relief Society
Jewish Voice for Peace (Seattle chapter)
DIRECTIONS/MAP:
Health Sciences Building is adjacent to and west of the University of Washington
Medical Center, on NE Pacific Street.
http://www.washington.edu/home/maps/?HST
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
amina@...
hagopian@...
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