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Human Security in the DRCSeeking Solutions from the Ground Up

Human Security is an ongoing emergency situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Reports of rape and massacres of civilians are regularly coupled with reports of MONUSCO's ineffectiveness and the active participation of the national army in human rights violations. Moving beyond the grim descriptions of human rights abuses, what is the role of civil society in protection, fostering stability and building peace? What policy mechanisms are available in the short and long terms to address these critical issues at the national and international level?

Date & Time

Thursday
Mar. 24, 2011
9:30am – 11:30am ET

Overview

Speakers:
Susan Braden, Senior Policy Advisor, State Department;
Nita Evele Executive Board Member, Congo Global Action;
Judithe Registere, Outreach & Development Director, Women for Women International;
Sandra Melone, Executive Vice President, Search for Common Ground

Human Security is an ongoing emergency situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Reports of rape and massacres of civilians are regularly coupled with reports of MONUSCO's ineffectiveness and the active participation of the national army in human rights violations. Moving beyond the grim descriptions of human rights abuses, what is the role of civil society in protection, fostering stability and building peace? What policy mechanisms are available in the short and long terms to address these critical issues at the national and international level?

This event was hosted by the Great Lakes Policy Forum, of which the Africa Program and Project on Leadership and Building State Capacity are Principles. For a full summary of this event, please click here.

 

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Africa Program

The Africa Program works to address the most critical issues facing Africa and US-Africa relations, build mutually beneficial US-Africa relations, and enhance knowledge and understanding about Africa in the United States. The Program achieves its mission through in-depth research and analyses, public discussion, working groups, and briefings that bring together policymakers, practitioners, and subject matter experts to analyze and offer practical options for tackling key challenges in Africa and in US-Africa relations.    Read more

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