Nadia Murad is a leading advocate for survivors of genocide and sexual violence. Her New York Times bestselling memoir, “The Last Girl: My Story of Captivity, and My Fight Against the Islamic State,” is a harrowing account of the genocide against the Yazidi ethno-religious minority in Iraq and Murad’s imprisonment by the so-called Islamic State (ISIS).Much of Murad’s advocacy work is focused on meeting with global leaders to raise awareness of the genocide against the Yazidi people and the systemic use of sexual violence as a weapon of war.In 2016, Murad became the first UN Office of Drugs and Crime Goodwill Ambassador for the Dignity of Survivors of Human Trafficking. That year, she was also awarded the Council of Europe Václav Havel Award for Human Rights and Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. In 2018, she won the Nobel Peace Prize with Dr. Denis Mukwege. Together, they founded the Global Survivors Fund. In 2019, Murad was appointed as a UN Sustainable Development Goals Advocate.In her capacity🗓️ Mark your calendar at University at Buffalo Center For The Arts. UB Distinguished Speaker Series: Nadia Murad is a celebration of passion, innovation, and community. Embrace the opportunity to explore the world of various interests in a dynamic setting in New York, United States. Don't miss out on this remarkable event 🌈. http://maps.seatics.com/UniversityatBuffaloCenterForTheArts_Endstage_2019-04-03_2019-04-03_1128_SVGC_tn.gif
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University at Buffalo Center For The Arts, 103 Center For The Arts, University at Buffalo Center For The Arts, Buffalo, New York, United States
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