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Conference: Women and the Changing Global Outlook

National Geographic Society (GHG Auditorium) 1145 17th Street, NW , Washington, DC, United States

Join the British Embassy and National Geographic Society for the Second Women's Empowerment Conference on May 8, 2009 in Washington, DC. The conference will explore key issues related to Women in Africa as identified by the United Nation's Millennium Development Goal 3 to promote gender equality and empower women. This year's theme is "Women and the Changing Global Outlook."

The event has a powerful line up of speakers, including:

Baroness Valerie Amos of Great Britain
Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai
CARE Ambassador and philanthropist Sheila Johnson
Ambassador Amina Salum Ali of the African Union
Emmy Award Winner Tracey Neale
FPIF Co-Director Emira Woods

And many more. This FREE conference promises to be an enlightening and inspiring event that will help to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women in Africa.

Register at www.wec.eventbrite.com or call (202) 518-7523.
 

The World Stands with Cuba Against the United States

The World Stands with Cuba Against the United States

Howard University Blackburn Center Auditorium, Washington, DC, United States

“The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelming to condemn almost a half-century of U.S. sanctions against Cuba, demanding an end to what member states say is a Cold War anachronism that only hurts ordinary people.” -Anita Snow, Associated Press

Briefing on the UN Mapping Exercise Report

Briefing on the UN Mapping Exercise Report

Rayburn House Office Bldg, room 2226 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC, United States

The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNOHCHR) released the official “Report of the Mapping Exercise" in October 2010. The report documents "the most serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law committed within the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo between March 1993 and June 2003”. U.S. tax dollars fund U.S. allies Rwanda and Uganda, which are deeply implicated in these mass atrocities, crimes against humanity, war crimes and possibly genocide in the Congo.

Africa and The Global Arms Trade Treaty

Africa and The Global Arms Trade Treaty

IPS Conference Room 1301 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for a remarkable panel discussion on the impact and future of the small arms trade in Africa.

Economic Crisis, War & Racism

Economic Crisis, War & Racism

IPS Conference Room 1301 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC, United States

Don't miss an interactive diague on "why the fight must be for people-centered human rights" with IPS Associate Fellow, Ajamu Baraka visiting from Colombia, South America. 

United Nations Townhall Meeting with DC, MD, VA Black Community

Union Temple Baptist Church 1225 W Street, SE, Washington, DC, United States

This Institute for Policy Studies is a proud co-sponsor of this DMV Community Town Hall for a UN Working Group to hear from the Black community directly impacted by issues like gentrification, police brutality, and gender oppressions.

World Military Spending: Trends and Implications

United Nations Headquarters 405 East 42nd Street, Conference Room A, New York City, NY, United States

IPS Peace Economy Transitions director, Miriam Pemberton, will speak about the trends and implications of military spending during a discussion at the United Nation's headquarters.

The War in Syria Cannot Be Won, But Can Be Ended

Montgomery College 51 Mannakee Street, TC 136, Rockville, MD

IPS Fellow, Phyllis Bennis will explain why further military engagement by the U.S. is not the way to end the horrific carnage in Syria.

Layaali: 25th Anniversary Concert to Benefit UNRWA USA

All Soul's Church 1500 Harvard Street NW , Washington, DC, United States

As a proud co-sponsor the Institute for Policy Studies invites you to join us for this special musical performance featuring vocalist Fadi Jano! and benefiting UNRWA USA's vital work for Palestine refugees.

$20

Eritrea & Geopolitics in The Horn of Africa

Institute for Policy Studies 1301 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC

An historic panel discussion about the Horn of Africa uniting in the United Nations General Assembly to support lifting sanctions against Eritrea.