I am pleased to report that the HRW fundraising event was a great success. The restaurant was filled to capacity and we raised nearly $6,000, well exceeding our target. 100% of the funds will go directly towards assisting local Human Rights Watch researchers in emergency situations. Thanks to Salaam for donating all of the food and drinks at his restaurant, Moustache.
This event will be followed by an informative lecture about ‘things to watch’ in the Obama administration on February 26th. I will write with more updates.
–D.O.
Photo: FARDC soldiers shelter from the rain after a night of battle with Nkunda’s rebel forces.
(c) 2008 Marcus Bleasdale/ VII
Below is a fantastic event that will be held next week in New York. I will be going. Hope to see you there!
–D.O.
7:30 Doors Open
8:30 Brief Remarks
MOUSTACHE
1621 Lexington Avenue (at 102nd Street)
New York
PURCHASE TICKETS NOW
Tickets are available for $50 until January 28, 2009 or a $65 at the door. The evening includes food and drinks. Space is limited.
100% of ticket proceeds from the event will be donated to the Human Rights Watch Emergency Fund, which helps to protect and save the lives of local human
rights defenders around the world whose work is essential to Human Rights
Watch’s success.
This event is brought to you by the New York Network of Human Rights Watch, a committee of young professionals who support the work of the organization.
Photo: FARDC soldiers shelter from the rain after a night of battle with Nkunda’s rebel forces.
(c) 2008 Marcus Bleasdale/ VII
