The Rights and Democracy Delegation at Huron University College presents: Zoya Phan, author of “Little Daughter: A Memoir of Survival in Burma and the West”
Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Huron University College, the University of Western Ontario
1349 Western Rd.
London, Ontario
Zoya Phan, a 28 year old Karen refugee from Burma is coming to speak at Huron University College about her experience as a refugee and her autobiography “Little Daughter”.
Zoya Phan was born in Burma, to the Karen ethnic group. For decades the Karen have been under attack from Burma’s military junta; Zoya’s mother was a guerrilla soldier, her father a freedom activist.
At the age of fourteen, however, Zoya’s childhood was shattered as the Burmese army attacked. Zoya and her family fled, and so began two terrible years of running from guns, as Zoya joined thousands of refugees hiding in the jungle. Her family scattered, Zoya sought sanctuary across the border in a Thai refugee camp.
In 2004, Ms. Phan fled to the UK and claimed asylum. She now lives in London and works for the human rights organization Burma Campaign UK.
6:30 Meet and Greet
7:00 Guest Speaker with QA period to follow
There will be free coffee and refreshments!
Everyone is welcome, bring your friends!
(Published Monday 26 October 2009)