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USIP 2nd Floor Conference Room
Thursday, November 12 at 9:00am
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In the face of decades of internal armed conflict, Colombia has developed an extensive repertoire of initiatives that promote peaceful civic engagement for conflict resolution. These include justices of the peace, networks of community mediators, equity conciliators, and newly established citizens' reconciliation commi...ssions. Each of these mechanisms face particular challenges regarding unclear roles or overlapping jurisdictional responsibilities, insufficient or ineffective institutional coordination, or lack of sustainable support.
Representatives of Partners' new Center in Colombia, the United States Institute of Peace, and the Due Process of Law Foundation will host a roundtable discussion about mechanisms for creating greater access to justice at the community level. Discussion will explore these and other experiences of community dispute resolution, as well as the challenges of community justice mechanisms and how they have been addressed.
Speakers:
* Katya Salazar
Due Process of Law Foundation
* Oscar Gaitan
Partners Colombia
* Ricardo Esquivia
Asociacion Sembrando Semillas de Paz
* David Smith
Education and Training Center - Domestic, United States Institute of Peace
* Virginia Bouvier, Moderator
United States Institute of Peace
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Representatives of Partners' new Center in Colombia, the United States Institute of Peace, and the Due Process of Law Foundation will host a roundtable discussion about mechanisms for creating greater access to justice at the community level. Discussion will explore these and other experiences of community dispute resolution, as well as the challenges of community justice mechanisms and how they have been addressed.
Speakers:
* Katya Salazar
Due Process of Law Foundation
* Oscar Gaitan
Partners Colombia
* Ricardo Esquivia
Asociacion Sembrando Semillas de Paz
* David Smith
Education and Training Center - Domestic, United States Institute of Peace
* Virginia Bouvier, Moderator
United States Institute of Peace
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Experiences from Colombia and Beyond
Time:9:00AM Thursday, November 12th
Location:USIP 2nd Floor Conference Room
United States Institute of Peace
Thirty years to the day after the taking of the U.S. hostages in Iran, in the wake of their controversial June 2009 presidential election, the regime's ensuing crackdown against peaceful demonstrators, and recent news of U.S. funding cuts for Iran democracy programs, Rep. Mark Kirk (R-IL) will offer his views on how th...e U.S. should approach Iran on the issues of human rights and democracy.
Rep. Kirk is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and serves on its Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, which is responsible for determining annual U.S. foreign assistance funding. Serving his fifth term in the House of Representatives, Rep. Kirk is the co-chair of the bipartisan Iran Working Group, sponsor of bipartisan legislation condemning Iran's human rights violations and chief architect of the plan to restrict gasoline to Iran in response to its violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions.
Rep. Kirk, who holds the rank of Commander, continues to serve as a Navy Reserve intelligence officer and has served during conflicts with Afghanistan, Iraq, Haiti, and Bosnia. He recently became the first member of Congress to serve in an imminent danger zone since 1942 when he deployed as a reservist to Afghanistan in December 2008.
SPEAKERS
* Representative Mark Kirk
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Illinois 10th District
* Richard Solomon, Welcome and Introductions
President, U.S. Institute of Peace
* Laurie Schultz Heim, Moderator
Director, Congressional Relations, U.S. Institute of Peace
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Rep. Kirk is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and serves on its Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, which is responsible for determining annual U.S. foreign assistance funding. Serving his fifth term in the House of Representatives, Rep. Kirk is the co-chair of the bipartisan Iran Working Group, sponsor of bipartisan legislation condemning Iran's human rights violations and chief architect of the plan to restrict gasoline to Iran in response to its violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions.
Rep. Kirk, who holds the rank of Commander, continues to serve as a Navy Reserve intelligence officer and has served during conflicts with Afghanistan, Iraq, Haiti, and Bosnia. He recently became the first member of Congress to serve in an imminent danger zone since 1942 when he deployed as a reservist to Afghanistan in December 2008.
SPEAKERS
* Representative Mark Kirk
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Illinois 10th District
* Richard Solomon, Welcome and Introductions
President, U.S. Institute of Peace
* Laurie Schultz Heim, Moderator
Director, Congressional Relations, U.S. Institute of Peace
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Representative Mark Kirk Outlines a New Strategy for Human Rights and Democracy Promotion in Iran
Time:11:00AM Wednesday, November 4th
Location:USIP 2nd Floor Conference Room
United States Institute of Peace
Since 1986, the violent conflict in northern Uganda has claimed more than one million lives and has forced tens of thousands of children to serve as soldiers, domestic servants, and "wives" of rebel leaders. Many have been forced to commit unspeakably brutal acts and been injured by other children, or both. While servi...ng the Lord’s Resistance Army in this conflict, child combatants learned that the more violent acts they committed, the greater their privileges and rewards. So for those that manage to escape, how do they adjust to "normal" life?
"Children of War" explores the rehabilitation process in northern Uganda for child combatants, and follows three children, two boys and one girl. Nyero, Akulu and Polycap have all been victims and perpetrators of violence, as most child soldiers are. Filmmaker and producer Bryan Single, who spent three years living in Uganda working on the project, will be on hand for discussion after this first east-coast screening of "Children of War." USIP program officer David Smith will moderate questions from the audience and share his own insights from working with child soldiers.
SPEAKERS
* Bryan Single
Filmmaker and Producer, "Children of War"
* David Smith, Discussant
Senior Program Officer, United States Institute of Peace
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"Children of War" explores the rehabilitation process in northern Uganda for child combatants, and follows three children, two boys and one girl. Nyero, Akulu and Polycap have all been victims and perpetrators of violence, as most child soldiers are. Filmmaker and producer Bryan Single, who spent three years living in Uganda working on the project, will be on hand for discussion after this first east-coast screening of "Children of War." USIP program officer David Smith will moderate questions from the audience and share his own insights from working with child soldiers.
SPEAKERS
* Bryan Single
Filmmaker and Producer, "Children of War"
* David Smith, Discussant
Senior Program Officer, United States Institute of Peace
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Film Screening
Time:4:30PM Tuesday, November 3rd
Location:Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), Rome Auditorium, Benjamin T. Rome Building
Ms. Cole has been at the forefront of managing USIP's relationships with U.S. federal agencies, and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations on a wide range of issues...
United States Institute of Peace The construction of our new HQ on the Mall is looking fantastic. The roof is coming along and the building is truly an amazing sight. Check it out.
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Within hours of President Lansana Conte’s death in December 2008, a military junta headed by Dadis Camara took over, promising political reforms. Initially welcomed by many Guineans, the junta has been increasingly criticized, as it has continued to renege on these promises. The September 28, 2009 clash between the Gui...nean military and demonstrators protesting Camara’s candidacy at next January’s presidential election resulted in nearly 160 dead and scores of public rapes. The politicization of security forces, the stalling of political reform, the rising tension surrounding next year’s elections, and the growing politicization of ethnicity heighten concerns about Guinea’s political future and the region’s stability.
What does the latest crackdown portend for Guinea, and what actions should be taken to address the violence? What role can the region and the larger international community play in preventing an escalation of violence and promoting the promised political reforms in Guinea? How can Guinean civil society participate in reforming Guinea’s key institutions?
SPEAKERS
* Ambassador Dane Smith
Center for Strategic and International Studies
* Siba Grovogui
Johns Hopkins University
* William Fitzgerald
U.S. Department of State
* Dorina Bekoe, Moderator
U.S. Institute of Peace
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What does the latest crackdown portend for Guinea, and what actions should be taken to address the violence? What role can the region and the larger international community play in preventing an escalation of violence and promoting the promised political reforms in Guinea? How can Guinean civil society participate in reforming Guinea’s key institutions?
SPEAKERS
* Ambassador Dane Smith
Center for Strategic and International Studies
* Siba Grovogui
Johns Hopkins University
* William Fitzgerald
U.S. Department of State
* Dorina Bekoe, Moderator
U.S. Institute of Peace
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Hope for Political Reform?
Time:10:00AM Wednesday, October 28th
Location:USIP 2nd Floor Conference Room
United States Institute of Peace
Women are an important part of the peacebuilding equation. Too often they are excluded or marginalized in the peace process. Limiting or excluding women in the peacebuilding process not only leaves a critical resource untapped but also hinders a society's recovery. Women can be agents of change, advocates for justice a...nd peace, and leaders in reestablishing rule of law.
Panelists at this event will discuss the critical role of women in peacebuilding as well as comment on the recent UN Security Council report on Resolution 1820 on women, peace, and security.
NOTE: Attendance fee is required: free for ASIL and participating sponsor organization members; please indicate your organization affiliation when registering. $15 for nonmembers.
SPEAKERS
* Melanne Verveer
U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues
Co-Founder and former CEO of Vital Voices
* Swanee Hunt
Chair of the Institute for Inclusive Security (formerly Women Waging Peace)
* Melanne A. Civic, Program Chair and Moderator
Special Advisor to the Center for Complex Operations at the National Defense University, seconded from the U.S. Secretary of State's Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization
Co-Chair of ASIL's Transitional Justice and Rule of Law Interest Group
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Panelists at this event will discuss the critical role of women in peacebuilding as well as comment on the recent UN Security Council report on Resolution 1820 on women, peace, and security.
NOTE: Attendance fee is required: free for ASIL and participating sponsor organization members; please indicate your organization affiliation when registering. $15 for nonmembers.
SPEAKERS
* Melanne Verveer
U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues
Co-Founder and former CEO of Vital Voices
* Swanee Hunt
Chair of the Institute for Inclusive Security (formerly Women Waging Peace)
* Melanne A. Civic, Program Chair and Moderator
Special Advisor to the Center for Complex Operations at the National Defense University, seconded from the U.S. Secretary of State's Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization
Co-Chair of ASIL's Transitional Justice and Rule of Law Interest Group
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Time:6:00PM Wednesday, October 28th
Location:The American Society of International Law
United States Institute of Peace
In Afghanistan and Iraq, Congress provides oversight and resources for U.S. programs to reform local military and police forces. This process is critical to U.S. success, but is little understood. USIP's Security Sector Reform Working Group will examine the role of Congress in ensuring that security assistance is effec...tive, serves U.S interests and creates democratic security forces.
A panel of distinguished experts will discuss this issue.
SPEAKERS
* Hans Born
Senior Fellow, Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of the Armed Forces (DCAF)
Director, DCAF Working Group on Parliamentary Accountability of the Security Sector
* William Monahan, Discussant
Counsel, Senate Committee on Armed Services
* John Lis, Discussant
Staff Director, House Democracy Partnership Committee on Foreign Affairs
* Stephen Daggett, Discussant
Specialist in Defense Policy and Budgets, Congressional Research Service
* Robert Perito, Moderator
Director, Security Sector Reform Working Group, U.S. Institute of Peace
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A panel of distinguished experts will discuss this issue.
SPEAKERS
* Hans Born
Senior Fellow, Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of the Armed Forces (DCAF)
Director, DCAF Working Group on Parliamentary Accountability of the Security Sector
* William Monahan, Discussant
Counsel, Senate Committee on Armed Services
* John Lis, Discussant
Staff Director, House Democracy Partnership Committee on Foreign Affairs
* Stephen Daggett, Discussant
Specialist in Defense Policy and Budgets, Congressional Research Service
* Robert Perito, Moderator
Director, Security Sector Reform Working Group, U.S. Institute of Peace
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Time:9:30AM Thursday, October 29th
Location:USIP 2nd Floor Conference Room
United States Institute of Peace In case you missed the address, you can read or watch Secretary Clinton's remarks over at the USIP website, on the 25th Anniversary page. Definitely worth a look -- global nuclear proliferation is an issue that impacts all of us.
Source: www.usip.org
On October 19, 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed into law the United States Institute of Peace Act (USIP) establishing an Institute that on October 19, 2009, marks its 25th anniversary and evaluates its progress in fulfilling its congressional mandate.
United States Institute of Peace Big news! This morning at 11:00, USIP is hosting Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as she gives what is sure to be a fascinating talk on non-proliferation issues. Lucky for all our fans, USIP will be streaming the event live on the web. Head to our homepage at www.usip.org to catch the action.
United States Institute of Peace Happy 25th Birthday USIP! Feel free to share any birthday wishes here on Facebook, we'd love to hear them!
On October 19, 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed into law the United States Institute of Peace Act (USIP) establishing an Institute that today, October 19, 2009, marks its 25th anniversary and evaluates its progress in fulfilling its congressional mandate. read more
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The upcoming 2010 elections and 2011 referendum in Sudan are the culminating events of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) between the National Congress Party and the Sudanese People's Liberation Movement. However, looking at 2011 and beyond, there is increasing concern that Sudan may revert to violence rather tha...n move forward toward the sustainable peace envisioned by the CPA.
In August USIP published a Special Report titled "Scenarios for Sudan: Avoiding Political Violence Through 2011." The report laid out three possible paths the country may follow in coming years, recognizing that there are many more potential trajectories. Several other recent reports have also looked into Sudan's future. A common thread among them are concerns about the impact and management of the coming referendum process, questions about the potential for return to civil war, and concerns about the state of planning for the governance of a post-2011 Sudan and management of complex issues such as wealth and resource sharing and debt.
This panel will further explore how Sudan - whether it is one country or two - may look following the referendum and steps that can be taken by Sudanese and the international community to minimize violence before and after the referendum.
Speakers
* Dr. Jok Madut Jok
Department of History, Loyola Marymount University
* Amb. Nureldin Satti
Independent consultant, former UN Deputy Special Representative to Burundi
* Dr. Raymond Gilpin
Associate Vice President, Center for Sustainable Economies, United States Institute of Peace
* Jon Temin, Moderator
United States Institute of Peace
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In August USIP published a Special Report titled "Scenarios for Sudan: Avoiding Political Violence Through 2011." The report laid out three possible paths the country may follow in coming years, recognizing that there are many more potential trajectories. Several other recent reports have also looked into Sudan's future. A common thread among them are concerns about the impact and management of the coming referendum process, questions about the potential for return to civil war, and concerns about the state of planning for the governance of a post-2011 Sudan and management of complex issues such as wealth and resource sharing and debt.
This panel will further explore how Sudan - whether it is one country or two - may look following the referendum and steps that can be taken by Sudanese and the international community to minimize violence before and after the referendum.
Speakers
* Dr. Jok Madut Jok
Department of History, Loyola Marymount University
* Amb. Nureldin Satti
Independent consultant, former UN Deputy Special Representative to Burundi
* Dr. Raymond Gilpin
Associate Vice President, Center for Sustainable Economies, United States Institute of Peace
* Jon Temin, Moderator
United States Institute of Peace
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Time:10:00AM Tuesday, October 20th
Location:USIP 2nd Floor Conference Room
The U.S. Institute of Peace announced today the formation of a new initiative on gender and peacebuilding to focus additional attention on the challenges facing women in conflict zones around the world, and to further address the broader issue of gender-related impacts of conflict and peacebuilding...
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