Images of Tragedy and Hope in Sudan

Refugees International’s New York Circle features photography by Ann Curry and a short documentary by Matt Dillon

Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, October 29th, 2009, Refugees International (RI) will host its 7th annual New York Circle event featuring NBC News Anchor Ann Curry’s photography exhibit, “Exposing Darfur” and Actor and RI Board Member Matt Dillon’s short documentary, “South Sudan: An Enduring Struggle”.  Ms. Curry will also share her experiences of meeting with people displaced by the conflict in Darfur and Mr. Dillon will tell the stories of those who are returning home to southern Sudan after fleeing a brutal 22-year civil war.

“While on a Refugees International mission to southern Sudan earlier this year, I saw firsthand the struggles of refugees as they make the difficult journey home,” said Refugees International board member Matt Dillon. “My short documentary is just a small window to the lack of basic services for refugees returning after twenty years of war and the mounting tensions between north and south Sudan. My hope is that people walk away from this experience with a little more information and empathy for the situation and the people of southern Sudan.”

“Photographing Darfur's war refugees teaches you something about humility and resilience. Rather than shy away, these victims of ethnic cleansing actually thank you for taking their pictures, knowing on some level that your images are proof they existed and mattered,” said Ann Curry. “It seems right to show these images on behalf of Refugees International, which eases this kind of human suffering all over the world."

WHEN:    Thursday, October 29, 2009
6:00 – 8:30 pm

WHERE:    The National Arts Club
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003

TICKETS:    www.refugeesinternational.org/new-york-circle [1]

Ellie Stamatopoulos
+1(202) 540-7027
Events@refugeesinternational.org [2]


MEDIA INQUIRIES:  
Vanessa Parra +1(202) 540-7025
Vanessa@refugeesinternational.org

Refugees International advocates for lifesaving assistance and protection for displaced people and promotes solutions to displacement crises. We do not accept government or United Nations funding, allowing us to remain independent, relying instead on contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations. For more information, please visit: www.refugeesinternational.org [3]