Amnesty International’s Agnès Callamard to Discuss Gaza Report and Ceasefire at Georgetown University in Qatar
As the world reacts to the recent Gaza ceasefire agreement, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is set to welcome Dr. Agnès Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International, for an exclusive conversation with Dean Safwan Masri. The event will focus on how Amnesty’s latest report, “‘You Feel Like You Are Subhuman’: Israel’s Genocide Against Palestinians in Gaza” can contribute to the conversation on what happens next in Palestine. The open discussion, taking place from 5:30-7:00 pm on February 2, 2025, will provide an in-depth analysis of the report’s findings and its broader implications for the road to recovery.
Released in December, the report was immediately decried as “unfounded” by US representatives, and “lies” by the Israeli Foreign Ministry. But Amnesty maintains it contains six months of meticulous research documenting the reality on the ground, and is an important benchmark to help the international community monitor the region and ensure justice in the days ahead.
The event will discuss the controversy around the report, and the international community’s role in supporting, monitoring, and contributing to bi-lateral recovery efforts. “Unless the root causes of this conflict are addressed, Palestinians and Israelis cannot even begin to hope for a brighter future built on rights, equality and justice,” warned Dr. Callamard when the ceasefire was announced.
The public is encouraged to attend this important conversation, which will include an engaging Question and Answer session following the discussion. Now celebrating its 20th Anniversary of educational excellence in Qatar, GU-Q continues to foster meaningful dialogue on pressing global issues and serves as a vital platform for conversations that shape international understanding and policy. To learn more and register, please visit: https://inconversationwithagnes.rsvpify.com/
About Dr. Callamard
As the Secretary General of Amnesty International, Dr. Callamard leads the organization’s global human rights efforts and serves as its chief spokesperson. With an extensive career in the human rights sector, she previously served as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary, or arbitrary executions. Her work has spanned leadership roles at Columbia University’s Global Freedom of Expression program and the freedom of expression organization Article 19. Returning to Amnesty International after two decades, Dr. Callamard continues to be a leading advocate for freedom of expression, feminism, and anti-racism.