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.
ALISON DES FORGES 2026 SYMPOSIUM
PEACE AND JUSTICE IN THE TAIWAN STRAIT
The 2026 Symposium will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026
virtually and in-person at the University at Buffalo.
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.
