The Future of Yemen: A Rare Conversation with Yemeni Political Opposition Leaders

The Future of Yemen: A Rare Conversation with Yemeni Political Opposition Leaders [1]

Start: 04/05/2011 09:30

Timezone: America/New York

Location:

USIP, 2301 Constitution Ave, NW, Washington DC

A Joint USIP-NDI Event

April 5, 2011, 9:30am-11:30am EST

Location:
U.S. Institute of Peace
2301 Constitution Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20037 | Directions [2]

Click here for an audio recording of this event. [3]

The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Yemen Working Group and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) invite you to join us for a live video-conference with leaders of the Yemeni opposition. This event provides a rare, on-the-record opportunity to hear directly from key opposition figures and engage in a dialogue on the current situation in Yemen.

Moderators:

Tara Sonenshine, Executive Vice President, U.S. Institute of Peace

Les Campbell, NDI Senior Associate and Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

Panelists from Yemen:

Tawakkol Karman, Head of Women Journalists Without Chains (Yemen NGO) and a leading figure of the anti-government protest movement.
Shadi Khosruf, Spokesperson for the committee tasked with drafting the "Youth Revolution Document," which outlines the objectives of the youth within the anti-government protest movement.
Sheikh Mohammed Abu Lahoum, Former senior member of the ruling General People's Congress and founding member of a new political party comprised of former GPC moderates.
Yassin Noman, Secretary General of the Yemeni Socialist Party and current Chair of the Supreme Council of the Joint Meeting Parties coalition.
Mohammed Qatttan, Shura Council member of the Yemeni Congregation for Reform (Islah) and current Spokesperson for the Joint Meeting Parties.