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7:00 PM 
Kinsella Auditorium
McCain Hall

Human rights advocate Omar Alshogre will deliver the annual Lodhi Lecture on Thursday, November 2 at 7pm in the Kinsella Auditorium, McCain Hall.

In his talk, "Behind Walls, Beyond Limits," Alshogre will speak about his time being unjustly imprisoned in a Syrian prison.

Omar Alshogre is a Syrian public speaker and human rights advocate, who endured three years of unjust imprisonment before being smuggled and brought to safety. Currently, he serves as the Director of Detainees Affairs for the Syrian Emergency Task Force, dedicating himself to the critical cause of advocating for the release of those unjustly detained. Omar’s public speaking engagements focus on the essential elements of Effective Storytelling, Leadership in Crisis, and Trauma as a Driving Force. He has presented his insights at several world-renowned universities, organizations, and businesses, including Harvard, Georgetown, CNN, Aljazeera, BCG, and Spotify, captivating audiences with his compelling personal experiences and enlightening perspectives on the intersection of advocacy and personal growth.