Book Title: Parliament of Worlds Religion 2009 Melbourne Australia
Author(s): Parliament of the World’s Religions
Publisher: USA Parliament of the Worlds Religions
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PROGRAM DESC
Sunday, December 6, 2009
with and ownership of the network among the RFPaffiliated participants.
Stein Villumstad has extensive and distinguished experience in international development, conflict transformation, and human rights. He served as regional representative for Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) in Eastern Africa, where he oversaw development activities in ten countries and managed five regional sub-offices. Previously, he held the position of assistant general secretary of NCA, managing the Department for Policy and Human Rights.
EVENING PROGRAMMING 9:00-10:30pm
Burma VJ
Room 107 Film
In Burma's police state, video journalists (VJs) risk their lives to make the world aware of events inside their nation. Equipped with small cameras, the VJs project the struggle of the Burmese people on TV screens worldwide. This 90-minute film tells the story of Joshua', a 27-yearold VJ thrust into the role of tactical leader of a group of reporters when monks lead a massive, peaceful uprising against the regime. The film was directed by Anders Ostergaard.
PWR Parliament of the World's Religions
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