The Institute for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies and
Corus International invite you to:
The Situation on the Ground: Report from a Humanitarian Officer in Ukraine
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (EDT)

Virtual Event
Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24th created a humanitarian crisis of epic proportions, both within Ukraine's borders and in neighboring countries housing unprecedented numbers of refugees. In response to this crisis, Corus International committed $10 million and deployed technical staff including program managers, a health advisor, and an advisor to lead their efforts to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse in Ukraine and for Ukrainian refugees. 

In this event, Corus's Chief Humanitarian Officer Tamara Demuria, who has just returned from Ukraine, will provide a firsthand account of the humanitarian situation on the ground.

Speaker:
Tamara Demuria
Chief Humanitarian Officer, Corus International

Tamara Demuria shapes and heads humanitarian assistance for Corus International, bridging a developmental approach to the most complex humanitarian crises and looking to leverage and support local capabilities with an eye to recovery, resilience and lasting impact. She brings years of experience leading complex humanitarian and development programs, including at FHI 360, the Danish Refugee Council, and CARE USA.
Moderator:
Sean Roberts
Director, International Development Studies Program

Sean R. Roberts is a Professor of International Affairs and Director of the International Development Studies (IDS) MA program at The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs. Both during the completion of his PhD and following graduation, he worked for a total of 7 years for the United States Agency for International Development in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, managing democracy, governance, and human rights programs in the five Central Asian Republics.

This event is on the record and open to the media.
The Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies (IERES)
Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University
1957 E Street, NW / Suite 412 / Washington, DC 20052
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