The Alison L. Des Forges Memorial Committee is dedicated to honoring the memory of Dr. Alison Liebhafsky Des Forges, an inspirational and tireless crusader for human rights around the world. Through a variety of fundraising and awareness campaigns, the Committee seeks to continue Alison’s quest to educate people about the injustices in the world and the part we all must play as members of an increasingly interdependent global community.
Scholar and activist
An influential historian of Africa, a leading human rights activist, and a tireless advocate for public education in Buffalo.
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO Scholarships
The Alison L. Des Forges Memorial Scholarship Fund provides financial support for Buffalo Public Schools graduates committed to studying issues related to human rights and social justice at the University at Buffalo. See Scholarships for full details.
Events
The 2024 Symposium on“Sexual and Reproductive Autonomy: Human Rights Perspectives” will be held on Tuesday, April 16. Learn more and register.
A recording of the April 2023 Symposium on “The Russo-Ukrainian War: Achievements and Limitations of Today’s International System” is available in Events.