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June 27, 2011
Upon the publication of "Pandemics and Peace: Public Health Cooperation in Zones of Conflict" (USIP Press, June 2011), panelists Dr. Jose Fernandez, Dr. Allyn Taylor, and author Dr. William J. Long discussed the relationship between pandemics and peace. Countries: Cambodia, China, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Myanmar/Burma, Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Tanzania, Thailand
| Issue Areas: Health and Peacebuilding
| Programs: Jennings Randolph Senior Fellowship Program
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June 14, 2011
On June 14, USIP and the Institute for Social Policy Understanding convened a discussion tackling the twin challenges of Pakistan's health and education sectors. Panelists identified obstacles and opportunities for Pakistan in building robust social sector infrastructure. Countries: Pakistan
| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Education, Health and Peacebuilding, Human Rights
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June 9, 2011
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June 10, 2011
In spite of the compelling challenges associated with building legitimate governments, health systems development in post-conflict and fragile states has experienced important successes. The conference reviewed the last decade in health programming in post-conflict and fragile states, as well as addressed key questions about the intersection of health in "fragile states" and development, national security policy, and considered a way forward. |
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December 7, 2010
Endangered by a cholera epidemic that has claimed thousands of lives, Haiti held elections for president and parliament on November 28. A panel of experts discussed the current situation in a public forum co-hosted by USIP’s Haiti Program and USIP’s Working Group on Health and Peacebuilding. |
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November 19, 2010
This event discusses the impact of Climate Change on conflict and sustainable development. |
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October 19, 2010
Kim Jong Un, son of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, appears poised to accept a transfer of power from his father. While the nature and timing of that transfer is not known, even more uncertain is the future of the country he would inherit. What can international experts learn from migrants and refugees about health and other conditions in North Korea? A panel of experts discussed these questions at a critical time in North Korea’s history. |
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October 15, 2010
Pakistan is in the midst of the worst natural disaster of its history. On October 15, USIP hosted the event "Relief Efforts in the Wake of the Pakistani Floods," in which experts assessed the relief efforts thus far and analyzed the challenges ahead, the next steps for donors, and implications of relief assistance for the future of the Pakistan-U.S. relationship.
Countries: Pakistan
| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Health and Peacebuilding, Human Rights
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July 21, 2010
A panel of experts shared their perspectives on effective policies and faith-based initiatives to curb civilian rape of women in Eastern DRC. |
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June 29, 2010
A panel of experts will discuss the success of polio vaccine programs in the midst of conflict and the policy implications for future health interventions. Issue Areas: Health and Peacebuilding
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May 25, 2010
This program provided an overview of what we know about the mental health and psychosocial impacts of armed conflict. The panel discussed implications for programming, policy, evaluation, and human rights, and how that current knowledge can be put into practice. Issue Areas: Health and Peacebuilding
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