Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Film Screening and Interview with Film Maker

The Forum on Global Health and Human Rights (http://forumonglobalhealthandhumanrights.blogspot.com) is a Columbia University medical student initiative that hosts international health and policy events throughout the year that are open to the public.

This Wednesday, March 18th, the Forum is hosting an exciting event with Emmy Award winning filmmaker and journalist Barbara Rick and a screening of her newest film, 'Road to Ingwavuma.' This 36-minute film chronicles the mission of Artists for a New South Africa as they travel to see the extreme poverty and progress in South Africa in the face of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The event will also have Sharon Gelman, the executive director of Artists for a New South Africa speaking about her organization, which includes figures like Samuel L. Jackson and Carlos Santana.

Details of the event:
Wednesday, March 18th at 7 PM
Room 301 of Hammer Health Sciences Building (corner of 168th and Fort Washington)

For more information on the film:  www.southafricamovie.com

For more information on Artists for a New South Africa:  www.ansafrica.org

Please feel free to forward this email to anyone who you feel might be interested.

Although not required, if you could RSVP to Bryan McColgan at bjm2123@columbia.edu, that would be much appreciated.




Sunday, March 8, 2009

Maternal Mortality: Dr. Grace Kodindo

The Forum on Global Health and Human Rights presents:

Maternal Mortality: Dr. Grace Kodindo
Thursday, March 12, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Hammer Rm. 306
Dinner will be served

Join us for a talk by Dr. Grace Kodindo, the subject of the 2005 BBC documentary, "Dead Mums Don't Cry."  Dr. Kodindo will discuss maternal mortality in Chad and elsewhere and her transition from a practicing Obstetrician/Gynecologist to public health work.  Currently an Assistant Professor of Population and Family Health at Mailman, Dr. Kodindo has both extensive clinical and academic experience in the field of averting maternal mortality and disability.

Please RSVP to rsk2133@columbia.edu

http://forumonglobalhealthandhumanrights.blogspot.com