A lecture and open discussion with

Karen Abu Zayd

UNRWA Commissioner-General

"A Regional Perspective on Conflict and Exile:
Reflections on the Palestine Refugee Experience"

Upon the completion of her term in office.

Date: Thursday 12 November 2009
Time: 5 – 6.30 p.m.
Location: Charles Hostler Center Auditorium, AUB (Lower Campus, accessible from the AUB Sea Gate)

Short Bio:

Karen AbuZayd has served as Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) since June 2005. She had previously served for five years as an Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Deputy Commissioner-General of UNRWA. Before joining UNRWA, she worked at The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees for 19 years.