From the Grassroots to the Nation: Promoting Women’s Rights...
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
In her presentation, award-winning development practitioner Ms. Anne-Stella Fomumbod examined the socio-cultural impediments to women’s rights, and presented the experiences and achievements of her organization, Interfaith Vision Foundation Cameroon (IVFCam), in overcoming these barriers to promote women’s rights and political participation in Cameroon.
The Role of Youth in Strengthening the Democratic Transition...
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Kingsley N. T. Bangwell, founder and project director of longtime NED partner Younstars Development Initiative, discussed the role of youth in strengthening the democratic transition in Nigeria.
Côte d’Ivoire: Prospects for Democracy and Reconciliation
04:00 PM - 05:50 PM
Hon. Charles Djrekpo, NDI's Resident Director in Côte d’Ivoire, discussed prospects for democracy and reconciliations in Côte d’Ivoire.
2011 Democracy Award
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
The 2011 Democracy Awards were accepted by Tunisian activist Jamel Bettaieb and Zahraa Said, sister of murdered businessman Khaled Said, on behalf of all Tunisians and Egyptians who have struggled for a democratic future. William Burns, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, spoke at the ceremony, which as preceded by an experts panel on the continuing struggle for democracy in the Middle East.
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