World Affairs Council

OUR WORLD AT WAR

Photojournalism Beyond the Front Lines

Presented by:
The American Red Cross Serving King & Kitsap Counties

June 26 - August 15, 2010
Seattle Center, Center House
Harrison Street Gallery, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109

The International Committee of the Red Cross sent five award-winning photojournalists to eight countries (Afghanistan, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Georgia, Haiti, Lebanon, Liberia, Philippines) to capture how war and armed ciolence have affected people's lives. The result is this series of haunting and hopeful images which reveal the loneliness, joy, despair and dignity in those left behind.

Photo Exhibit Open Daily 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

EVENT SERIES

*Space Limited. RSVP by clicking “Our World At War” at www.seattleredcross.org

June 25, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Opening Reception: Expressing Humanity in War Through Photojournalism
RSVP by June 16
Preview of the photo exhibit with remarks on the use ofphotojournalism in telling stories of war’s impact and therole of the Red Cross in times of conflict.

June 29, 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
International Humanitarian Law
*Note location: Douglas-Truth Library, 2300 E Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122.
Learn how Humanitarian Law aims to protect life andhuman dignity during armed conflict and to eliminatethe suffering caused by war. Curriculum for educators provided.

July 8, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Emotional Impact of War
Discussion led by a group of professionals on the emotionalimpact of armed conflict, including “hidden wounds” of warsuch as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and the long-termeffects on soldiers, civilians and society.

July 22, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Women in War: Challenges and Consequences
Screening of the ICRC film Women Fleeing War, and a panel discussionwith survivors who will discuss the risks, threats and challenges theyfaced as women and girls in war-torn countries.

July 29, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Bodies without Names: Humanizing Genocide
Panel discussion with academic and forensic experts on the recentprevalence of genocide from theoretical, personal and familyreunification perspectives.

August 5, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Children of War
Film screening of Children of War with director Bryan Single, followedby a discussion of children in war, the scope of the problem, and whatorganizations are doing to aid those affected.

August 12, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Closing Reception: Portrayal of War in the Media
Media professionals will discuss the role of media in war and howthe media uses various reporting tools to document conflict.