World Affairs Briefing with President Alassane Dramane Ouattara
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
President Ouattara discussed the work by his government to rebuild the economy, foster national reconciliation and strengthen bilateral relations with other African countries, as well as the challenges presented by security sector reform and investigations of past human rights abuses.
Strengthening Freedom and Democratic Governance: The Role...
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
On the occasion of the International Day of Democracy, the newly organized Parliamentary Forum for Democracy (PFD), a diverse coalition of like-minded parliamentarians organized to strengthen democracy and human rights around the world, convened on Capitol Hill to explore current challenges and how the PFD can develop an agenda to address them.
Challenges to Pakistan’s Democracy
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Dr. Fouzia Saeed, one of Pakistan’s most well-known and highly respected social activists who played a key role in the passage of two landmark anti-sexual harassment laws in 2010, offered her perspective on the challenges and opportunities of Pakistan’s democratic transition.
Nigeria’s 2011 Elections and the Challenges Ahead
10:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Speakers discussed the challenges and prospects for Nigeria's 2011 election.
1201 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20004


