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Tribute to Justice

September 9, 2013 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tribute to Justice

event logoThis September marks 40 years since the military coup in Chile. Please join the Charles Horman Truth Foundation for a “Tribute to Justice” to celebrate legal officials and human rights activists who contributed to the investigation, arrest, detention and prosecution of Chilean dictator General Augusto Pinochet and others for crimes against humanity, thereby contributing to and fostering a worldwide human rights movement. We will also give recognition to the films and other cultural activities which have informed and inspired support for the ongoing pursuit of justice.

AFTERNOON PANEL DISCUSSIONS

  1. Taking Accountability for Human Rights Crimes to the Top
  2. What is the Future of Universal Jurisdiction?

EVENING DINNER CEREMONY AWARD RECIPIENTS

  • Center for Constitutional Rights:Peter Weiss, Nancy Stearns, Rhonda Copelon (posthumously), John Corwin
  • Joan Garcés
  • Judge Baltasar Garzón
  • Sir Geoffrey Bindman QC
  • Ambassador John O’Leary (posthumously)
  • Peter Kornbluh
  • Judge Juan Guzmán Tapia

AWARD PRESENTERS (pending)

  • Joyce Horman, Patricio Guzmán, Costa Gavras, Joan Jara,
  • Chris Lemmon, Elizabeth Farnsworth
  • Music by Chilean singer-songwriter Claudia Acuña

Proceeds benefit the Charles Horman Truth Foundation educational and legal efforts.

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Date:
September 9, 2013
Time:
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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583 Park Avenue
583 Park Avenue at 63rd Street
New York, NY United States
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