This lecture series explores the devastating impact of acid attacks in Uganda, examining their medical, legal, and socio-economic dimensions while centering the voices of survivors. By combining expert insights, research, and personal narratives, it aims to raise awareness, inform policy, and inspire action toward prevention, justice, and support systems for survivors.
Hanifa Nakiryowa is an acid attack survivor originally from Uganda and represents women’s voices on different platforms both locally and internationally. She is a passionate human rights activist who founded the center for Rehabilitation of Survivors of Acid and burns Violence (CERESAV) a nonprofit headquartered in Uganda to raise voices against human rights violations and abuses and to mobilize resources to support the medical care and rehabilitation of acid attack survivors, support the education of their children and promote their economic livelihoods.
Hanifa is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs with a master’s degree in international development and human security studies. She is also a graduate of the University of Nairobi with a master’s degree in economics. Hanifa services on different boards including the Executive Advisory Council of the University of Dayton Human Rights Center. She is a proud mother of two daughters who keep her on her toes.
This event is free but we kindly request you register in advance.
Reception – 4 p.m.
Lecture – 5 p.m.
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