Conversation with the 2020 Aurora Prize Laureates

  • Discussion date and time

    April 19, 2021
    7:00 p.m. Yerevan time (GMT+4)
    6:00 p.m. Moscow time (GMT+3)
    4:00 p.m. London time (BST)
    11:00 a.m. New York time (EST)

Panelists

  • Fartuun Adan and Ilwad Elman

    Heads of The Elman Peace and Human Rights Center in Somalia

  • Dae Eriksson

    Executive Director of “Love Does”

  • Sunitha Krishnan

    Founder of Prajwala, 2018 Aurora Humanitarian

  • Emily Warne

    Director of Strategic Partnerships and Communications at Panzi Hospital & Foundations

Moderator

  • Susannah A. Friedman

    Associate Director of Humanitarian Policy Focus Area at School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University

The webinar will be held on April 19, 7 p.m. Yerevan time (GMT+4) with the 2020 Aurora Prize Laureates – Fartuun Adan and Ilwad Elman, Heads of The Elman Peace and Human Rights Center in Somalia. We will also host Dae Eriksson, Executive Director of Love Does, Sunitha Krishnan, Founder of Prajwala and 2018 Aurora Humanitarian, and Emily Warne, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Communications at Panzi Hospital & Foundations. The discussion will be moderated by Associate Director of Humanitarian Policy Focus Area at Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs – Susannah A. Friedman.

“Conversation with the 2020 Aurora Prize Laureates” will be dedicated to 2020 Aurora Prize Laureates and the non-profit organizations that have inspired their humanitarian action. Speakers will share their perspectives on the cycle of giving and why it is rewarding to all involved, as well as highlight the importance of the force for good, justice and equality that we all must foster.

Discussion language: English. Simultaneous interpretation to Armenian will be provided.

Discussion date and time: April 19, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Yerevan time (GMT+4), 6:00 p.m. Moscow time (GMT+3), 4:00 p.m. London time (BST), 11:00 a.m. New York time (EST).

The participation is free. You can join the online webinar by Zoom link or by live streaming on Facebook. Please note that only participants who registered via Zoom will have access to simultaneous interpretation.

Please send your questions prior to the discussion to discussion@futures-studio.org or ask them online during the webinar.