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Hate Speech and Atrocity Risks in Central Africa

Hate Speech and Atrocity Risks in Central Africa

Date: Thursday, July 6, 2023 / Time: 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

On July 6, USIP and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide hosted a conversation on the manifestations and drivers of hate speech, as well as ways to determine when it might lead or contribute to violence, including mass atrocities. Using case studies from Chad and CAR, the discussion explored best practices for locally led atrocity prevention and peacebuilding efforts.

Human RightsJustice, Security & Rule of Law

Peace and Democracy in the Central African Republic: Civil Society Perspectives

Peace and Democracy in the Central African Republic: Civil Society Perspectives

Date: Thursday, May 19, 2022 / Time: 10:00am - 11:15am EDT

Join USIP and the National Endowment for Democracy for a conversation with civil society leaders on the prospects for peace and democracy in CAR. The discussion will assess recent peace and dialogue processes as well as offer recommendations for how the international community can support democracy in CAR — particularly in the lead up to local elections this September, the first in CAR in more than 30 years.

Democracy & GovernanceFragility & ResiliencePeace Processes

A Conversation with Central African Republic President Touadéra

A Conversation with Central African Republic President Touadéra

Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 / Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm 

The Central African Republic (CAR) has recently taken a significant step toward peace after years of violence and instability. In February, negotiations convened under the auspices of the African Union led to a peace agreement between the CAR government and leaders of armed groups. Now President Faustin-Archange Touadéra must lead the implementation of the agreement to resolve the many complex issues that have driven violence in the country. On April 9, President Touadéra visited the U.S. Institute of Peace to discuss his priorities and vision for building peace in CAR.

Conflict Analysis & PreventionPeace Processes

Creating a Stable Peace in the Central African Republic

Creating a Stable Peace in the Central African Republic

Date: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 / Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm 

Despite holding the country’s first peaceful, democratic elections in 2015-2016, the Central African Republic continues to suffer from violent conflict. Tensions escalated back to crisis levels in the capital on April 8, with the situation remaining tenuous as armed actors, the CAR government, and international organizations weigh their options and consider the ramifications for the larger peace process.

Violent ExtremismConflict Analysis & Prevention

Evolving Conflict Dynamics in the Central African Republic

Evolving Conflict Dynamics in the Central African Republic

Date: Friday, October 14, 2016 / Time: 6:00am - 8:00am 

Despite holding its first peaceful, democratic elections earlier this year, the Central African Republic remains vulnerable to a resurgence of the conflict that began in 2012. On October 14, the U.S. Institute of Peace held a discussion with experts from the field on the crucial next steps needed to achieve disarmament, end the violence and begin reconstruction and reconciliation.

Justice, Security & Rule of LawConflict Analysis & Prevention

African Politics, African Peace

African Politics, African Peace

Date: Monday, September 12, 2016 / Time: 10:00am - 11:30am 

More than 100,000 peacekeepers deployed in Africa make up three-quarters of such United Nations troops worldwide, and they illustrate the frequent response of the African Union to defuse violent conflict with military forces. But the AU has another strength: political power. On September 12, researchers Alex de Waal and Mulugeta Gebrehiwot of the World Peace Foundation offered recommendations from their new report on how the AU can harness its unique advantage to advance peace and security.

Conflict Analysis & PreventionGlobal Policy

Peacebuilding in Central African Republic: The Views of Top Religious Leaders

Peacebuilding in Central African Republic: The Views of Top Religious Leaders

Date: Monday, November 10, 2014 / Time: 9:00am - 10:30am 

On November 10, USIP held a discussion with the highest-ranking Muslim, Catholic, and Protestant leaders in CAR, Imam Omar Kabine Layama, Archbishop Dieudonné Nzapalainga and Reverend Nicolas Guérékoyame Gbangou, as they discussed their efforts to foster dialogue and social cohesion across religious dividing lines, and lay out a strategic vision for the future of the country through their Interfaith Peace Platform.

Religion

A Regional Approach to Darfur: Perspectives from Sudan and Chad

Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 / Time: 6:00am - 7:30am 

This event featured two recent recipients of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award, one based in Sudan and one in Chad, who shared their firsthand views on how a regional approach can help address the region's problems.