As a result of the civil conflict, threats to water and food security in Syria and surrounding nations are a daily reality. Join us for a one-day conference where we will learn from international experts about the refugee crisis and the ripple of humanitarian concerns.
"Water Scarcity, Human Security and Democratization: Aspects and Impacts of the Syrian Crisis"
Tuesday, April 19
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nebraska Innovation Campus - Conference Center
Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Event highlights:
•Keynote addresses and a panel discussion with experts on water issues in the Middle East, including governmental and nongovernmental agencies and academics
•A conversation with University of Nebraska students about their recent trip to Jordan
•The screening of Salam Neighbor, a documentary about Syrian refugees in Jordan.
The conference is free and open to the public. To attend, please register by April 11.
Register at: http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/event.php?eventID=1933
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/8bmg