12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Sponsored by: International Forum for Democratic Studies
In this panel, Altay Goyushov, Kenan Aliyev, Audrey Altstadt, Catherine Cosman, Thomas Melia, and Miriam Lanskoy examined the domestic and international dimensions of this crackdown, as well as the implications it will have for the future of Azerbaijan, and the region.
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Event panelists discuss the ongoing problem of SGBV in South Sudan, and explore how to incorporate the voice of women in the political peace process and combat this greater trend of conflict-related violence against women.
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
The Ebola outbreak highlights the systemic corruption and lack of government accountability in Sierra Leone, namely a non-transparent budget and minimal allocation of funds to improving healthcare services. Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellow N’yella Maya Rogers evaluated the long-term socio-economic impact of Ebola in Sierra Leone and provided a set of recommendations for the international community, Sierra Leonean citizens, and the diaspora community moving forward. Her presentation was followed by comments by Kamissa Camara.
