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Voices on Genocide Prevention Podcast Series

Listen as human rights defenders, leading experts, advocates, and government officials address one of the most pressing issues of our time.

Please note that the opinions expressed in these interviews do not necessarily represent those of the Museum.


A Journey of Hard Work and Dedication
August 30, 2007

Shannon Meehan is the Director for Advocacy for the International Rescue Committee and has spent more than 17 years working in conflict zones around the world. The former Peace Corp volunteer speaks to Jerry Fowler about the mission and involment of the International Rescue Committe and her work with refugees around the world. Shannon discusses her recent trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and her mission to increase grassroots awareness in the United States regarding Congo.

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Tags: DR Congo, Human Rights, Kosovo, Refugees, Responses, Sudan

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