MAPW briefing: Reports from Afghanistan, India

Event Date: 
Tue, 13/05/2008 - 19:00 - 20:15
Location: 
Melbourne

MAPW Victorian Branch hosts two guest speakers to report back from recent trips abroad.

Medical student Ashraf Tokhi will speak about a recent family visit to Kabul, Afghanistan, and the impact of conflict on every-day life. With pictures.

Dr Bill Williams will report on the scandal of Jadugoda - India's uranium mine, where workers' and villagers' health is being seriously affected by countless unsafe practices.  Discussion will include a possible role for MAPW in supporting the community.

  • Time: 7pm, Tuesday 13 May
  • Venue: Level 2, Alan Gilbert Building, University of Melbourne, 161 Barry St Carlton (cnr Grattan)
  • Enquiries: mapw [at] mapw [dot] org [dot] au or 8344 1637
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