Institute of Politics

IOP Pritzker Fellow Génesis Dávila on "The Impact on Individuals & Communities" THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY Thursday, November 7 12:30-1:45pm This session will focus on the personal and societal impacts of political persecution and arbitrary detentions. We will hear from survivors and family members who will share their experiences and discuss the long-term psychological, social and economic effects of these violations. Special Guests: Paul Rusesabagina (via Zoom), Rwandan Dissident & former Political Prisoner; and His Daughter Anaise Kanimba, Human Rights Activist. Optional Reading & Viewing: Read Chapters 4 and 5 of Pathway to Freedom: Handbook for the Liberation of Political Prisoners, written by Génesis Dávila and Marian Da Silva. https://worldlibertycongress.org/world-liberty-congress/handbook/ Watch the movie Hotel Rwanda, a historical drama that tells the true story of Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager who saved the lives of over a thousand refugees during the Rwandan genocide. Pritzker Fellows seminars are off the record and open to current UChicago students only. Seating in the IOP Living Room is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact Sarah Palmisciano (spalmisciano@uchicago.edu).