Facing the Challenge: U.S. Foreign Policy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo [Congressional Human Rights Caucus]

Start: Mar 6 2008 - 1:00pm

End: Mar 6 2008 - 2:30pm

Event Description:

Facing the Challenge: U.S. Foreign Policy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Please join the Congressional Human Rights Caucus for a briefing on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo at 1:00pm on Thursday, March 6, 2008 in 2255 Rayburn. The event is open to the public and the media.

Two years ago the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Relief, Security, and Democracy Promotion Act of 2006 was signed into law establishing 15 U.S. foreign policy objectives to address the DRC’s humanitarian, development, economic and natural resource, governance and security issues. As the recent report issued by the Government Accountability Office demonstrates, much has been accomplished, yet much is left to be done.

To discuss these important issues, we welcome the following experts:
David Gootnick, director of International Affairs and Trade, Government Accountability Office
Carina Tertsakian, senior campaigner, Global Witness
Colin Thomas-Jensen, Africa advocacy and research manager, ENOUGH Project
Mvemba Dizolele, vice president for business development, GoodWorks International

We look forward to your participation in this important briefing. If you have any questions, please call Elizabeth Hoffman at (202) 225-5136 or Justin Weiss at (202) 225-3531. For media inquiries, please contact Lynne Weil at (202) 225-5021.

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