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Mark Your Calendar: DGH Upcoming Events

• Atlanta Lecture Series and Workshop on Health and Human Rights. This fall, DGH is proud to co-sponsor this special event with the Carter Center, Emory University School of Law, and Rollins School of Public Health, among others.
• From September through November you can listen to enlightening speakers such as: Dr. Jonathan Mann of Harvard University on The Evolution of Health and Human Rights; Ms. Margaret Caltey-Carlson, President of the Population Council, on Women's Health and Human Rights; Dr. Barry Levy, President of the American Public Health Association, on The Impact of War on Public Health and Human Rights; and a UNICEF Representative on Children's Health and Human Rights.
• 7th Annual International-El Salvador Colloquium on Health. Since 1991, the Colloquium in El Salvador has been an "open space" for the discussion and teaching of issues important to health, human rights, education, democracy and community development. We believe the Colloquium also serves a significant role by keeping "the eyes of the world on El Salvador" and bringing forward for national debate concerns that are often international in their scope, origin and potential solution. It will be held November 7-11 in San Salvador. Please consider joining us in an exploration of this year's theme "Health and the Environment," either as a physical participant or as an individual or institutional sponsor. Abstracts for presentations must be received by September 16. The registration fee is $30. Participants are responsible for their own transportation, housing and meals.
• 3rd Annual General Assembly. The 2nd annual Assembly was held this August at a State Park outside of Atlanta. In all, 39 members of the Board and Advisory Council, and other friends of DGH were present, some coming from as far away as El Salvador. The attendees were a quite diverse group, aged 20's to 80's and varying in vocation from student to teacher and lawyer to physician. Many items were discussed, including membership and volunteer qualifications, the human rights situation in El Salvador, and the possibility of new projects in the US and Latin America. Dr. Lanny Smith and Dr. Jennifer Kasper offered evaluations of current projects, emphasizing the role of participatory investigation (see Where the Peace is New on page 8). The General Assembly was an excellent opportunity for people to meet, exchange ideas and expand their networks. The next General Assembly is scheduled for Saturday August 8, 1998 in Atlanta. You are invited to join us, give us your perspective on our work, help us brainstorm new ways to attract volunteers and donations, and enjoy the camaraderie of this special group.