McCain Institute Hosts “UNSILENCED: A Conversation with Justice Defenders in Shaping Africa’s Future”

McCain Institute Hosts “UNSILENCED: A Conversation with Justice Defenders in Shaping Africa’s Future”

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WHAT: The McCain Institute at Arizona State University will host a virtual event titled « UNSILENCED: A Conversation with Justice Defenders in Shaping Africa’s Future. » This panel discussion features Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) from Africa who are navigating a landscape of unprecedented repression. While global attention often fixates on regions like China, Ukraine/Russia, and the Middle East, African defenders frequently remain overshadowed even though they contend not only with repressive governments but also with influences from China and Russia. This event will spotlight how these defenders are confronting both internal and external pressures amidst the broader challenges facing African nations, which are often absent from the global discourse. Join us to understand the pressing challenges these activists face—from arrest, torture, to harassment—and how they continue to advocate for justice and human rights in their respective countries. We hope you will join us for this compelling discussion and look forward to your participation in supporting these crucial voices from Africa.

WHEN:  Tuesday, July 30, at 10:30 a.m. ET

WHERE:  This event will be held via Zoom. Click here to RSVP

About the McCain Institute at Arizona State University

The McCain Institute is a nonpartisan organization inspired by Senator John McCain and his family’s dedication to public service. We are part of Arizona State University and based in Washington, D.C. Our programs defend democracy, advance human rights and freedom, and empower character-driven leaders. Our unique power to convene leaders across the global political spectrum enables us to make a real impact on the world’s most pressing challenges. Our goal is action, not talk, and like Senator McCain, we are fighting to create a free, safe, and just world for all.

About Arizona State University

Arizona State University has developed a new model for the American research university, creating an institution that is committed to access, excellence and impact. ASU measures itself by those it includes, not by those it excludes. As the prototype for a New American University, ASU pursues research that contributes to the public good, and ASU assumes major responsibility for the economic, social and cultural vitality of the communities that surround it.