Assyrian Christians under the so-called Islamic State:
A Continued Legacy of Persecution

WHEN: Tuesday, 24 March from 15:00 to 17:00
WHERE: Palais des Nations, Room XXI, Geneva

The current persecution of Assyrian Christians in Iraq and Syria is one of the most severe in decades. The rise of the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) has brought upon immense suffering for inhabitants of the region and intensified a history of discrimination against minorities. Thousands of Assyrian Christians have already fled the targeted violence, facing not only security and displacement issues but also a humanitarian nightmare. The situation of those who remain in the area remains bleak at best.

Join the Assyrian Universal Alliance ‐ Americas Chapter and Minority Rights Group International to hear about the current situation facing Assyrians in Iraq and Syria under the so-called Islamic State and to discuss possible ways to improve the situation.

Special Viewing of the Emotional Documentary:
The Last Plight
Directed by Sargon Saadi