A Civil Society Perspective on Burundi's Crisis
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Burundian human rights defender Faustin Ndikumana will discuss the current state of the Burundian political crisis and its regional significance and the regional and international efforts to promote the dialogue between all parties to the crisis.
Women’s Resilience and Resolve in Northwest Pakistan:...
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
In her presentation, social activist Shad Begum outlined the challenges to women’s political and economic empowerment in PATA and highlighted those change-makers who are surmounting them.
The Global Assault on Civil Society
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Around the world, governments are devising new and elaborate methods to obstruct the activities of independent civil society. This includes using the forms of law to crack down on non-governmental organizations and erecting barriers to the ability of such groups to receive international funding. The deepening clampdown on civil society is a prominent feature of the broader resurgence of authoritarianism that is challenging democratic values and adversely affecting democracy in a growing number of ways.
Sudan's National Dialogue
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
During this event, panelists will discuss ongoing dialogue efforts and explore how to foster inclusive, nationwide dialogue with representation from all ethnicities, regions, and religious backgrounds.
1201 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20004