The plight of slavery in Mauritania: the victims' struggle to access the most basic rights

The Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London and Minority Rights Group International present the documentary “Mauritanie: Esclaves et discriminées: l’émancipation des femmes harratines”.

At this event, the documentary will be presented, followed by a panel discussion at which speakers will address the challenges of protecting victim’s rights, particularly women, in Mauritania today. We hope you will be able to join us.

Speakers include:

• Salimata Lam, National Coordinator at SOS Esclaves
• Dr. Rosana Garciandia, Research Associate at King’s College London
• Sarah Mathewson, Africa Programme Director at Anti-Slavery International
• Jennifer Castello, Legal Officer at Minority Rights Group International