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Free Community Screenings of "The Visitor"
In "The Visitor," Tom McCarthy's follow-up to his award-winning directorial debut "The StationAgent," an American college professor and a young immigrant couple grapple with the treatment of immigrants and the legal process post-9/11.
Many of SURVIVORS' clients are detained asylum seekers - individuals who are fleeing persecution in their homelands and are often held in U.S. detention centers while they apply for the right to stay.This film offers a powerful and emotional glimpse into the story of one family that experiences the hardships of detention. Read the New York Times review, check out the film site, and come see the film! Each screening will be followed by a Q & A -- the full schedule of panelists will be added soon!
Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m.
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice, USD
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110 [directions/map]
Registration begins at 6:30 p.m.
Confirmed Panelists:
- Dr. George Longstreth, gastroenterologist at Kaiser Permanente and a clinical professor of medicine at UCSD. Dr. Longstreth has been a volunteer doctor for SUVIVORS since 2001. During appointments with asylum seekers, he documents the physical consequences of torture and prepares written affidavits for presentation to the immigration court as part of the application for asylum. Dr. Longstreth attended Arizona State University, then the University of Southern California School of Medicine. After interning at UCSD, he had an internal medicine residency and fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He is a Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association and the American College of Gastroenterology. He has a Masters Degree in Anthropology from San Diego State University.
- Hamse Warfa, associate executive director at Horn of Africa, one of San Diego ’s most respected refugee assistance organizations. Mr. Warfa, a former refugee, attended Crawford High School in San Diego and then graduated from San Diego State University with a political science degree . He went on to receive Masters of Science in Organizational Management and leadership. Mr. Warfa has been a dedicated advocate for human rights and is a staunch campaigner against poverty and health disparities. Mr. Warfa provides numerous trainings and workshops with expertise on culture, diversity, community development and civic activism. As an advocate for refugees and immigrants for the past 10 years, Mr. Warfa is committed to improving the conditions in which refugees and immigrants live both economically and socially.
Monday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m.
IR/PS Robinson Auditorium, UCSD
International Lane, across from RIMAC [directions/map]
Registration begins at 6:30
Confirmed Panelist:
- Abdi Mohamoud, executive director of Horn of Africa. Born in the Ogaden region of Ethiopia, Mr. Mohamoud moved to San Diego as a refugee from Ethiopia in 1982. He attended Crawford High School and studied Business Administration/ Finance at San Diego State University where he obtained his Bachelors of Science. Abdi also holds a Masters degree in Management from University of Redland’s School of Business. He also completed a certificate program at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business on an advanced Executive Management program. In 2007, Abdi completed a graduate certificate program at the United States Institute for Peace on preventing violent conflicts. Fluent in Somali and English, Mr. Mohamoud has spent the past ten years in a leadership role within the East African community in San Diego through his work as founder and executive director of Horn of Africa. In 2004, San Diego Metropolitan Magazine placed Mr. Mohamoud on its annual list of San Diego’s top 40 under 40 business leaders.
Friday, Oct. 10 at 10 p.m.
*note the time change!
Little Theatre, SDSU
Adjacent Hepner Hall [map]
Parking is available at Lot W [map]
Registration begins at 9:30
Hosted by Survivors of Torture, International in partnership with Active Voice and Participant Media. Cosponsors include ACLU - San Diego; AILA - San Diego; AFSC-San Diego; Amnesty International - North County, Ocean Beach, UCSD; California Consortium of Torture Treatment Centers; Casa Cornelia Law Center; Horn of Africa; Hostelling International; Immigrant Rights Consortium; International Museum of Human Rights at San Diego; Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice; PLNU’s Center for Justice & Reconciliation; San Diego City College’s Institute for Human Development; SDSU’s Common Experiences Program; St. Luke’s Refugee Network; UCSD’s Center for Comparative Immigration Studies; UCSD’s Eleanor Roosevelt College; UCSD’s International House; UCSD’s International Relations/Pacific Studies Program; UCSD’s Middle East Studies Program; United Nations Association - San Diego; USD’s Center for Christian Spirituality; USD’s Social Issues Committee; UURISE, Inc.; Young Professionals for International Cooperation; and more.
PrESS REleases
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Press About survivors
“Torture survivors need more help from California” Sacramento Bee, June 26, 2008
"Torture Awareness Month is an opportunity to live one's faith" Southern Cross, June, 2008
"U.S. needs to address Iraqi refugee issue" San Diego Union-Tribune, April 26, 2008
"Tortured Man Uses Experience to Help Others" KGTV 10News, Feb. 26, 2008
"Tortura, violación de derechos" El Latino, Feb. 22, 2008
"How to Help" Voice of San Diego, Feb. 7, 2008
"Local Film Touches on Global Issue" Voice of San Diego, Feb. 7, 2008
"Surviving" Voice of San Diego, Feb. 6, 2008
"Local lawyers lobby to raise awareness for torture survivors" Sacramento Business Journal, Oct. 12, 2007
"Reaching the Invisible" The Pacific Review, Fall 2007
"Supporting Survivors of Torture" Manatt Community Matters, Summer 2007
"Lobbying Sacramento for Survivors of Torture" The Daily Journal, July 23, 2007
"Torture Survivors Find Help, Healing" San Diego Union Tribune, June 18, 2007
"Military Medicine, Torture Examined" San Diego Union Tribune, April 21, 2007
"Guest: Dr. Steven Miles" KLSD 1360AM, April 17, 2007
"Survivors of Torture Live Among Us" KPBS Full Focus, March 1, 2007
"University Study Focuses on Helping Survivors of Torture" ABC News 10 Sacramento, February 12, 2007
"No Excuse for Torture" North County Times, February 2007
"Assisting Survivors of Torture" San Diego Physician, December 2006
"Mana: Torture Survivor" Ranch & Coast Magazine, December 2006
"Coronado Dentist Fixes Lives As Well As Smiles" Coronado Eagle & Journal, Dec. 21, 2005
"Amnesty International Walks Against Torture" The Epoch Times, Oct. 28, 2005
"Demonstrators Gather in Oceanside to Unite Against Torture" North County Times, Oct. 25, 2005
"Group Helps Victims of Torture Gain Asylum, Regain Equilibrium" North County Times, July 30, 2005
"One Survivor's Story" North County Times, July 30, 2005
“Free From Torture but Not Its Effects" The Sacramento Bee, June 26, 2005
Torture in the news
Read local, national and international news stories about torture, torture treatment and related topics.
Sept. 10, 2007: Read a response from two of our healthcare providers about the American Psychological Association's recent resolution on torture
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