Forensic Anthropology and Archaeology as a Human Rights Tool in Guatemala

Cristian Silva Zuniga from the International Field Initiatives and Forensic Training Institute addresses the historical role of forensic anthropology in Latin America, focusing on applying forensic anthropology in Guatemala. The presentation will explore the effects of various actors involved during the 36-year internal armed conflict and examine the benefits of conducting community-based collaborative exhumations. This presentation is free and open to the public. Friday January 24, 2014, Earth Sciences 614 12pm. Sponsored by the Department of Anthropology and the Latin American Research Centre. Tickets: Free and Open to the Public More info: http://www.larc.ucalgary.ca

Location:

Earth Sciences 614

Speaker:

Cristian Silva Zuniga

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/forensic-anthropology-and-archaeology-human-rights-tool-guatemala