The Colombia Crisis: Models of Religious Peacemaking
A public event organized with the U.S. Office on Colombia, Catholic Relief Services, Lutheran World Relief, Church World Services, and the United Church of Christ
Date and Time
Thursday, October 5, 2006
10:00AM - 12:00 PM
Location
U.S. Institute of Peace
2nd Floor Conference Room
1200 17th St, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Directions
At a time when Colombia remains in a state of armed conflict, USIP brings together leading Colombian religious figures and award winning peacemakers from one of the most violent regions of the country.
These leaders work hand-in-hand with local populations who suffer directly from conflict in Colombia including women, children, and other marginalized peoples. The panel will explore the relationship between security and economic and social development and will also address Colombia’s humanitarian crisis.
Speakers
- Bishop Nel Beltran
President of the Network for Development and Peace Foundation of Montes de María
- Father Rafael Castillo
Executive Director, Network for Development and Peace Foundation of Montes de María
- Ricardo Esquivia
Founding Director of the Mennonite Church Organization, Justapaz
- Paul Wee
U.S. Institute of Peace
- Ginny Bouvier, Moderator
U.S. Institute of Peace
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