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Voices on Genocide Prevention Podcast

A monthly audio series and podcast service, hosted by Committee on Conscience Project Director Bridget Conley-Zilkic, that brings you the voices of human rights defenders, experts, advocates, and government officials. Vital voices addressing one of humanity's most vital issues. The opinions expressed in these interviews do not necessarily represent those of the Museum.


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Just back from Northern Uganda and Eastern Congo, John Prendergast of the International Crisis Group, returns to the program to talk with Jerry Fowler about his trip, the new ENOUGH campaign, his upcoming book, and the ongoing Darfur peace talks in Tripoli.

Tags: DR Congo, Humanitarian Update, Responses, Sudan


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Howard Wolpe, Director of the Africa Program and Leadership Project at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, speaks with Bridget Conley-Zilkic about the a post conflict training program he has instituted in Burundi, and plans to continue with in Congo and Liberia. By working with both political leaders and civil society, Howard believes this program will create lasting peace and stability in areas of past and current conflict.

Tags: Burundi, DR Congo, Legacies, Responses


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Anneke Van Woudenberg, a Senior Researcher for Human Rights Watch, discusses the runoff elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the effect they have had on the human rights situation in the region. She reports that the DRC's democratic future remains ominous and the international community must stay engaged.

Tags: DR Congo, Human Rights, Humanitarian Update, Justice, Responses


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Run for Congo Women
October 5, 2006

After learning about the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and realizing how little others knew about it, Lisa Shannon had to take action. Lisa teamed up with Women for Women International and created Run for Congo Women, a simple and concrete way citizens around the world can raise awareness and funds for women living in war-torn Congo. Last year, she did a lone, thirty mile run, raising $28,000; this year she has organized runs across the world raising thousands of dollars for women in the Congo.

Tags: DR Congo, Gender-Based Violence, Responses


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Freelance journalist and Congo native, Mvemba Dizolele talks with Jerry Fowler about the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, focusing on the meaning of the recent elections. He addresses many of the complications undermining the election such as it's size, the various warring militia groups, its mineral riches, and the committment of the international community. To learn more, visit Mvemba's blog.

Tags: DR Congo, Humanitarian Update


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The International Rescue Committee's, Rick Brennan, discusses his findings from a study recently published in the British Medical Journal, Lancet, titled, "Mortality in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Nationwide Survey." He speaks about the direct and indirect consequences leading to death in Eastern Congo, changes in mortality rates over time, and the social infrastructure that exists today. Senior Analyst at the International Crisis Group, Jason Stearns provides a political and historical analysis of the current situation in the Congo. He also talks about the presence of foreign militaries in the region, upcoming elections, and the lack of international response. [24:48] VIEW THE ONLINE EXHIBITION - RIPPLES OF GENOCIDE: JOURNEY THROUGH EASTERN CONGO>

Tags: DR Congo, Humanitarian Update, Responses


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