The Peace Research Institute Oslo (ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ) and the Centre for Global Health at the University of Oslo proudly co-host this Oslo Peace Days seminar in honour of the Nobel Peace Prize 2018. Distinguished guest Dr. Christine Amisi will speak about her experience as a medical doctor at Panzi Hospital, where she works with Nobel Laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege.
Dr. Amisi is also a principle researcher at the International Centre for Advanced Research and Training. She has collaborated with ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ researchers aiming to analyze the socioeconomic effects of support programs for survivors of sexual violence in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
After Dr. Amisi presents, a panel of experts will discuss and share their views and knowledge on this research topic.
This event is a part of Oslo Peace Days.
Programme
Welcome and introduction Henrik Urdal, Director of ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ
Opening speech
Pramila Patten, United Nations Under-Secretary-General & Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict
Presentations and panel debate
- Christine Amisi, Doctor and researcher, ICART/Panzi Hospital
- Ragnhild NordÃ¥s, Senior Researcher, Peace Research Institute Oslo (ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ)
- Cynthia Wangamnati, PhD student, Centre for Global Health, University of Oslo
- Johanne Sundby, Professor, Centre for Global Health, University of Oslo
- Kim Thuy Seelinger, Leader of the Sexual Violence Program at the Human Rights Center at Berkeley School of Law
- Inger Skjelsbæk, Associate Professor - Department of Psychology, University of Oslo and Research Professor at ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ
Moderator
Henrik Urdal, Director of ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ
Closing Remarks
Andrea Winkler, Leader of the Centre for Global Health, University of Oslo
Refreshments will be served from 16.45 to 17.00, and there will be mingling after the seminar.
