The Association of Students for Human Rights is sponsoring a fundraiser on May 6, 2011 to benefit survivors of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where hundreds of thousands of women have been raped as a tool of war. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Panzi Foundation, which directly funds the Panzi Hospital in Bukavu, DRC. The Panzi Hopsital provides treatment for gynecologic conditions, many resulting from sexual violence, and supports socio-economic reintegration, legal assistance, and psycho-social care for survivors of sexual violence.

Our benefit will take place at The Border at 2014 S. University Blvd. It officially begins at 6 pm, but we encourage people to come early and enjoy Happy Hour at 5 pm. The fundraiser will include guest speakers, including Professor Peter Van Arsdale, a short film, and live music. Following our event, the entertainment at The Border will continue, so stay as late as you like! The event is free, but we are asking attendees to consider making a $5-$10 donation.

Hope to see you there!

Join ASHR for a showing of Rabbit-Proof Fence, on Monday, April 25, 2011.

Rabbit-Proof Fence is a feature film based on the 1931 true story of three aboriginal girls in Australia, taken from their family home and placed in a settlement, where they were to be trained to be integrated into white culture.
5:30 pm, the Cyber Cafe, Ben Cherrington Hall
Josef Korbel School of International Studies
University of Denver
2201 South Gaylord Street
Denver, CO 80208

Our two-day festival showcases nine films about women from countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and North America. Admission is free, so come to see as many films as you like. Beverages and baked goods will be available for purchase, and all proceeds will benefit a not-for-profit organization soon to be selected by the Association of Students for Human Rights.

Saturday January 22 (11 to 8:30 pm) and Sunday 23 (noon to 8 pm).

150 Sie Cheou-Kang Center
Josef Korbel School of International Studies
University of Denver
2201 South Gaylord Street
Denver, CO 80208

For a complete schedule and film descriptions, click here.

Special thanks to Tiffany Canfield for poster and postcard design.