International Human Rights Day Features Global Forum: “And Justice for All: Ending Impunity – Gaza, U.S. Aid, and the Global Responsibility to Act”

(Chattanooga, Tenn.) – Join us in Chattanooga, Tennessee on International Human Rights Day for a powerful, full-day forum bringing together leading voices in academia, human rights, diplomacy, medicine, faith communities, and grassroots activism.

“And Justice for All: Ending Impunity – Gaza, U.S. Aid, and the Global Responsibility to Act

Hosted by BeMagazine.org and the Gandhi Global Center for Peace, in collaboration with the Arab Organization for Human Rights in the UK, and in partnership with the Social Justice Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Chattanooga and Chattanooga Standing Out.

This intensive program features:

Opening Lecture

A historical overview of the Israel–Palestine conflict by Dr. Fouad Moughrabi, Professor Emeritus and former Chair of Political Science at UTC.

Youth Session

“The Next Generation of Nonviolent Action,” highlighting emerging leaders from local student and community movements.

Film Segment & BDS Education

A viewing from the documentary No Other Land and an introduction to the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement.

Global Forum Panel: Ending Impunity: Accountability for Gaza and the Global Responsibility to Act

A major conversation on impunity, U.S. military aid, and the urgent need for global accountability, featuring:
Hala Rharrit, Josephine Guilbeau, Anthony Aguilar, Medea Benjamin, Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb, Judith Pedersen-Benn, Amna Shah, Melissa Turner, Missy Crutchfield,
Jannat Saeed, and Dr. Mark Perlmutter — bringing legal, ethical, medical, and community-based perspectives.

Together, they will examine the structures that enable ongoing violations in Gaza, the role of U.S. policy, and how civil society can mobilize toward justice.

When: December 10, 2025 from 1-6 p.m. EST, and Global Forum Panel is from 4-6 p.m. EST
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church Chattanooga

Livestream available • Open to the public

Livestream on BeMagazine.org & AOHR UK YouTube channels
Link: [ https://www.youtube.com/@AohrUk ، www.youtube.com/@bemagazineorg ]

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Be part of the movement demanding accountability and an end to impunity.

Full Schedule of Events:

1:00–1:05 PM — Opening & Welcome

1:05–1:35 PM — Opening Lecture: Dr. Fouad Moughrabi – The History of the Israel–Palestine Conflict

1:45–2:15 PM — Youth Session:
The Next Generation of Nonviolent Action
Speakers: Lauren Hurley, Elyssa Looney, Saffron (ColorCraze), Krantzsy Boursiquot

2:15–2:45 PM — Film Segment:
No Other Land – Trailer & Home Screening Initiative

2:45–3:15 PM — BDS Educational Session:
Short videos + Q&A

3:30–5:45 PM — Ending Impunity – Gaza, U.S. Aid, and the Global Responsibility to Act
Moderator: Melissa Turner
Speakers: Hala Rharrit, Josephine Guilbeau, Anthony Aguilar, Medea Benjamin, Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb, Bassam Issa, Judith Pedersen-Benn, Amna Shah, Missy Crutchfield, Dr. Mark Perlmutter, Jannat Saeed

Participating Organizations
BeMagazine.org • Gandhi Global Center for Peace • AOHR UK • CODEPINK • Egyptians Abroad for Democracy
In partnership with: UU Church Social Justice Committee • Chattanooga Standing Out