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IRUSA Event: The Sochi Spotlight

Monday, April 28, 2014 - 3:00pm

<p>ARCH 108-9</p>

Speaker: Professors Sil and Doherty-Sil

The 2014 Sochi Olympics provided international advocates with the political opportunity needed to highlight Russian issues in international institutions and the media. Interested in how the Olympics initiated a vivid human rights discussion? Come learn more about specific Russian human rights abuses, the advocates taking charge, and the opportunities for change that accompanied this symbol of global cooperation.