Voices from Fragile States 

Education in Conflict and Fragility

A major collaboration between the University of York & Columbia University with the support of UNICEF & Institute of International Education

A conference designed to support growth of local capacity in

the education sector in fragile or conflict-affected countries

to help deliver peace and long-term development.

15 April 2013

Colombia University, New York

Conference Directors:

Professor Sultan Barakat, Postwar Reconstruction and Development Unit, University of York

Professor Dirk Salomons, School of International Public Affairs, Columbia University

Speakers and Panellists include:

Haneef Atmar, Former Minister of Education, Afghanistan

Allan Goodman, President, Institute of International Education

Paul Smith, Director USA, British Council

Thein Lwin, Member of the National League for Democracy’s Education Affairs Committee

For more information or to book a free place go to:

www.york.ac.uk/50/events/fragile-states