Crisis Group Award Dinner 2011

We invite you to join us for an evening with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton honoring four women who have dedicated their lives to promoting peaceful, just and open societies in some of the world’s most conflict-affected regions.
Sihem Bensedrine
Chief Editor, Radio Kalima, Tunisia
Shukri Ismail
Chairperson, CandeLight, Somaliland
Claudia Paz y Paz Bailey
Attorney General, Guatemala
Sima Samar
Chairperson, Independent Human Rights Commission, Afghanistan
In memory of its late co-founder, Stephen J. Solarz, Crisis Group will present these honorees with the Stephen J. Solarz Award for Commitment to Peace, Justice and Security.
Event Details
DateFriday, 16th December, 2011Program6.00pm VIP Reception, 6.30pm General Reception, 7.30pm DinnerLocationPier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, West 23rd Street and the Hudson River, New York City
Black Tie Optional. Reservations are limited.
Master of
Ceremonies:
Wolf Blitzer - Anchor, The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, CNNEntertainment:Sarah McLachlanEvent Chairs:Frank Giustra
Rita E. Hauser
Marc Lasry
Mark Malloch-BrownHonorary
Chairs:
Michelle Bachelet
Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director, UN Women
Gro Harlem Brundtland
Former Prime Minister of Norway
Colin L. Powell
Former U.S. Secretary of State
Reservations
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