Gaza Event at Rochester Institute of Technology

The Campus Antiwar Network will host a presentation by Dr. Ismail Mehr, "Gaza's Dilemma", on May 6, 2009 at 8pm at the Rochester Institute of Technology Wallace Library; as well as a member of Iraq Veterans Against the War for a forum titled, "Eyewitness to Occupation."

Dr. Mehr, in conjunction with the Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA), and his team of 12 doctors from the American Medical Mission to Gaza traveled to Gaza just as Israel's initial military siege ended. He lead the only American delegation of doctors and witnessed countless cases of inhumane living conditions and medical inadequacies. Since returning, Dr. Mehr and his team have traveled the country sharing their photos, videos and experiences about life under siege in Gaza.

Aside from his work as an anesthesiologist in Hornell, NY, through IMANA Dr. Mehr has traveled to other disaster zones in recent years including Pakistan and Indonesia.

After the presentation, a member of Iraq Veterans Against the War will speak to their experience of occupation and its impact on the lives of people each day. There will then be time allotted for discussion.

This event is open to the public.

Sponsored by the RIT Social Action Group, a chapter of the Campus Antiwar Network.

For more information, directions, and parking details: please email admin@thesitch.com or visit the AMMGaza website at AMMGaza.com