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Fundraiser and Discussion of Legal Strategies to Bring Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier to Justice
Events are this Sunday, Feb. 20 at William Mitchell, and February 21-22 at St. Olaf and Carleton College, as part of Haiti Human Rights week presented by the Haiti Justice Alliance of Northfield. Join human rights lawyers Mario Joseph and Brian Concannon from 7 - 9 p.m. at William Mitchell College of Law for a discussion of their roles and legal strategies in prosecuting the case against the former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier. IJDH board member, author-activist and Minnesota native, Laura Flynn, will be joining the conversation. Come hear about the most recent news from Haiti from Haiti’s top human rights lawyers and add to the discussion of advancing human rights. This fundraiser is co-sponsored by the National Lawyers Guild, Haiti Justice Alliance of Northfield, Haiti Relief Carleton, and St. Olaf Haiti Relief Efforts, and works to bring attention to importance of legal advocacy in Haiti's quest for sustainable development. There is no cost to attend, but donations are warmly welcomed. Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided.
Source: William Mitchell Law School Press Release