Past Events

Date & Time March 30, 2022 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
Eaton Hall 206
Program
ALLIES

The Legacy of Resistance and Authoritarianism in Burkina Faso

On January 23, 2022, Burkina Faso became the fourth country in West Africa to experience a military coup. The coup came after years of civilian and military discontent with President Kaboré’s political stewardship. However, the country has a strong legacy of resistance and revolution as a former French colony. What can we learn about authoritarianism and grassroots-level mobilization from Burkina Faso’s turbulent political history? Join ALLIES this Wednesday, March 30th at 8 PM in Eaton Hall 206 to discuss these questions and more!

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Date & Time March 29, 2022 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location
Virtual
Program
IGL General

Women and gender rights in Afghanistan

Wellesley College and Tufts University proposed under the Vivian G. Prins Scholars at Risk Speaker Series. Esteemed experts from Afghanistan will join us for a conversation on the theme of women and gender rights in Afghanistan. Our panelists are:

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Date & Time March 16, 2022 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
Eaton 206
Program
ALLIES

ALLIES: The Legacy of Resistance and Authoritarianism in Burkina Faso

On January 23, 2022, Burkina Faso became the fourth country in West Africa to experience a military coup. The coup came after years of civilian and military discontent with President Kaboré’s political stewardship. However, the country has a strong legacy of resistance and revolution as a former French colony. What can we learn about authoritarianism and grassroots-level mobilization from Burkina Faso’s turbulent political history? Join ALLIES this Wednesday, March 16th at 8 PM in Eaton Hall 206 to discuss these questions and more!

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