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Center for Contemporary Arab Studies at Georgetown University, and Tawakkol Karman Foundation, and the Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) are partnered to convene a conference that will bring together diverse perspectives among leading Yemeni figures, subject matter experts, academics and policymakers to discuss different scenarios and how best to reach a permanent ceasefire and to build lasting peace. We will center discussion on practical matters and policy recommendations that will allow for a peaceful and inclusive transition to democratic rule, as well as what steps the international community should take to rebuild Yemen.

On behalf of the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies at Georgetown University, Tawakkol Karman Foundation, and Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN), we cordially invite you to attend a one-day conference entitled “Towards Sustainable Peace and Democracy in Yemen” in Washington D.C. The conference will take place on January 9, 2023, from 9 am to 5:00 pm at Georgetown University (Lohrifnk Auditorium).