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July 2011
USIP’s programs in Iraq aim to develop local capacities in conflict resolution and the rule of law. In that respect, USIP’s Iraq Priority Grant program supports a nongovernmental organization (NGO) based in the northern city of Kirkuk in its work to enhance community relations with the law enforcement units in this ethnically diverse city. |
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- July 28, 2011 | Event
Four Francophone states in West Africa have recently held elections. In three, new presidents have taken office in processes that followed protracted periods of conflict and disputed rule; in Benin, a reelected incumbent has continued a democratic tradition of 20 years' standing. Despite the fact that the outcomes of some of these elections have been disputed, they nevertheless represent steps toward strengthening democracy in the region.
Webcast: This event is now full and we are no longer accepting RSVPs. However, you can still participate by watching the live webcast of the event beginning at 2:00pm EST on July 28, 2011 at www.usip.org/webcast.
For those already registered, please note seating is available on a first come, first served basis, translation between French and English is limited to those seated in the Auditorium and will not be featured on the webcast. We encourage guests to arrive as early as 1pm to adequately go through security and check-in. If you have a government-issued photo ID, please be ready to present your ID for verification at check-in. Event tickets are non-transferrable.
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- July 27, 2011 | News Feature
A senior figure in Egypt’s Supreme Council of the Armed Forces spoke at USIP on July 25 about plans to steward the country toward democracy. Read the full event summary.
- July 26, 2011 | Special Report
Two seasoned NGOs engage nonstate combatants on international human rights law to get them to change behaviors, from eliminating use of landmines to protecting civilians. Their work can inform and complement other attempts at engagement.
- July 26, 2011 | Grant Highlight
USIP, through its Grant Program and other units, has a long history of working on the ground to build the capacity of women to address conflicts in their communities. These activities are consistent with the Institute's goal of building the capacity of local peacemakers worldwide, as part of its broader mission to help prevent violent conflict and promote peacebuilding.
The goal of building the capacity of local peacemakers is of particular importance in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, where local conflict can rapidly escalate to violence. In the past, this violence has caused significant damage to the oil installations which supply roughly ten percent of US oil imports.
- July 26, 2011 | Grant Highlight
USIP, through its Grant Program and other units, has a long history of supporting significant media and public education projects in and about zones of active conflict. These activities are consistentwith the Institute's goal of improving the knowledge of local, American and other foreign audiences,as part of its broader mission to help manage violence and promote peacebuilding efforts. In particular, notable work has been undertaken in Afghanistan and Pakistan, which are high priorities for U.S. foreign policy and national security.
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