A Benefit for No More Tears

Scholars, students, social service providers, and activists submitted proposals to present at the first Women and Human Rights Conference held Friday, March 13, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Knight Auditorium on the main campus of Nova Southeastern University.

Dr. Laura Finely and Somy Ali give the opening remarks
Structural Violence by Agbeko-Kwasi Tosu
HIV and Orphaned Children in Africa by Sarah Bouwer
Women's Rights Under Islam by Yusuf Abdullah ibn Isa Mendez
Domestic Violence Cases in Florida Courts by Rebecca Storrow, Alternative Dispute Resolution Director, 15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders by Henry Carpenter, Eagles Wings International and No More Tears
Dialogue in Diversity: Women Facing Prejudice Panel Coordinated by Piero Falci, One Planet United
Domestic Violence as a Global Human Rights Issue by Laura Finley, No More Tears
Domestic Violence and Immigrant Women by Mercy Nzeakor, student, Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution, NSU
Voices of Human Trafficking Victims by Shivanna Lalla, dancer and director of community group devoted to raising awareness about Human Trafficking.

Comparing Human Trafficking in the U.S. and India by Aniuska Luna, doctoral student, Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution, NSU

Human Rights of Incarcerated Women by Dale Brooker, Chair, Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice, Saint Josephís College of Maine
Giving Voice to Victims of Sexual Assault and Victimís Rights Advocates by Becky-Hayes-Smith, Ph.D. candidate, Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law, University of Florida