Discussion with President Alpha Condé of the Republic of...
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
President Condé briefed the audience on his government’s actions after seven months in office and shared his vision and priorities for Guinea.
Remarks by Senator Richard J. Durbin, Voices from the Congo: The Road Ahead...
Assistant Majority Leader, United States Senate at Voices from the Congo: The Road AheadThe US Holocaust Memorial Museum I want to thank Mike Abramowitz for that generous introduction. I also want...
Democracy and Insecurity in Central America: The Role of...
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Panelists discussed the consequences of high levels of insecurity have for democratic stability, militarization policy effects on democracy and governance, the role does civil society in civilian oversight of the armed forces and in security policy proposal and oversight, and how governments can tap into innovative policy recommendations from civil society organizations.
Engendering the Movement for Democracy in Iran
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
In her presentation, Ms. Mahboubeh Abbasgholizadeh, a leader of the Iranian Women’s Movement, explored how women activists can draw attention to gender perspectives and promote a culture of equality within the Green Movement. By identifying shared values in a number of key areas, Ms. Abbasgholizadeh sought to locate common ground and present a strategy for further promotion and integration of gender equality.
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