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Wednesday October 12, 2011
Start: 10/12/2011 09:30
End: 10/12/2011 11:30
Renewed internal conflict threatens Haiti's recovery. Failure to control armed gangs, violent crime and drug trafficking weakens the rule of law, curbs economic growth and foments civil unrest. Central to Haiti's future are its problematic security institutions: the weak Haitian National Police, the embattled United Nations peacekeeping force and the disbanded Haitian Army that President Martelly wants to rebuild.
Start: 10/12/2011 14:00
Amid a turbulent yet inspiring year of historic changes in the Middle East and North Africa, it is important to consider opportunities for U.S. democracy assistance in the region. The federal government’s role in providing assistance to governments and civil society organizations is hotly contested in policy and academic circles.
Thursday October 13, 2011
Start: 10/13/2011 09:30
End: 10/13/2011 11:30
On Jan. 14, longtime president of Tunisia, Zine el Abidine Ben Ali, fled the country following weeks of mounting anti-government protests. Tunisia’s mass popular uprising, known as the “Jasmine Revolution,” sparked anti-government and pro-reform movements in other countries across the region, and precipitated the Arab Spring. On Oct. 23, Tunisia will hold national elections to select a transitional, 218-seat National Constituent Assembly, which will be charged with drafting a new constitution and preparing for presidential and parliamentary elections.
Friday October 28, 2011
Start: 10/28/2011 09:00
The national election campaign in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) starts on Friday, exactly one month ahead of historic presidential and legislative elections scheduled for Nov. 28.
Speakers will discuss their concerns about the increase in political tensions in the DRC and actions needed to prevent electoral violence, protect civilians and ensure credible, free and fair elections.
Speakers:
Start: 10/28/2011 12:30
End: 10/28/2011 14:00
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Start: 10/28/2011 14:00
End: 10/28/2011 15:30
The National Albanian American Council (NAAC) and the National Democratic Institute(NDI) cordially invite you to adiscussion with women leaders of Kosovo.
Tuesday November 08, 2011
Start: 11/08/2011 12:00
End: 11/08/2011 13:30
THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE
Cordially Invites You to
Aspiring for True Democracy:
The Role of Women and Youth
in the Arab Spring
with
Dr. Azza Kamel
Egypt
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