Historic Colombian Peace Agreement: A discussion with Magistrate Armando Novoa Garcia

Thursday, October 13, 2016 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Colombian Magistrate Armando Novoa will discuss the end of the 52-year-old war with the FARC (The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia), a guerilla movement involved in the Colombian armed conflict since 1964. His talk will focus on his experience as a mediator during the peace negotiations, the details of the treaty, the impact of the agreement on the Colombian people and human rights, the opposition referendum vote, the recent Nobel peace prize, and next steps.

Event limited to CUID-holders only. Advance registration required. To reserve a seat please email cmt2186@columbia.edu. You will receive an email confirmation.

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