Oromo-American Citizens Council

Presents

The 3rd Annual International Oromo Conference on Human Rights

"Can a Democratic Government work in a Multicultural Society?"

Venue:

University of Minnesota Mayo Memorial Auditorium

425 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Date: July 31st, 2008

Time: 3:00 - 8:30 P.M CST

Registration Fee: $5

3:00 to 5:00 PM: Pan-African Youth Leadership Event

Bulcha Demeksa,

Member of Ethiopian Parliament and Chairman of Oromo Federalist Democratic Movement (OFDM)

5:00 to 6:00 PM: Networking Reception

Food and Refreshments will be provided

5:30 to 8:30 PM: Main Conference Event

Asfaw Beyene,

Assistant Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering San Diego State University

Alemayehu G. Mariam,

Professor, Department of Political Science, California State University-San Bernardino

August Nimtz,

Professor, Department Political Science, University of Minnesota

Guled Kassim,

Institute for Global Civic Empowerment the Advancement of Civil Society

Obang Metho,

Director of International Advocacy, Anuak Justice Council

Bulcha Demeksa,

Member of Ethiopian Parliament and Chairman of Oromo Federalist Democratic Movement (OFDM)

Special thanks to our event sponsors for their wonderful support!

Equal Exchange

Oliqaa Foundation

Oromia Student Union

The Oromia Radio Program

City of St Paul Human Rights Department

Plymouth Congregational Church

University of Minnesota Human Rights Center