As Sri Lanka hangs under mounting evidence of war crimes and defies international calls for an independent investigation into war crimes, the leaders of Sri Lanka are soon due to attend CHOGM in Perth to campaign for CHOGM 2013 to be held in their country. Sri Lanka is also competing with Australia to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games. And while thousands continue to flee the island on boats towards Australia seeking asylum, many ask:
o What is the real situation in Sri Lanka?
o What is the role of the International Community, the Commonwealth and Australia in ensuring accountability in Sri Lanka?
Find out:
Date: Thursday 20th of October
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Venue: Sheraton on the Park, 161 Elizabeth St, Sydney
Registration is essential. Click here to register.
Speakers include:
Hon. John Dowd AO QC, President, International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) Australia
Emeritus Prof. Ivan Shearer AM RFD, School of Law, University of South Australia and Former Member of the International Independent Group of Eminent Persons
Prof. Dr. S. J. Emmanuel, President, Global Tamil Forum
Ms. Meena Krishnamoorthy, Australian survivor and eye witness to Sri Lankan war crimes
Final list if eminent guests, speakers and venue details will be updated on event website and emailed to all registered attendees.
For details please visit www.humanrights2011.com or call 1300 660 629