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Constitution Making in the Two Sudans

Constitution Making in the Two Sudans

Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 / Time: 9:30am - 11:00am 

With ongoing violence and mounting tensions between them, both Sudan and the newly independent South Sudan face a defining task in the near future: writing new constitutions.  Panelists in this event explored the state of constitutional development in each country and the role the constitution making processes can play in addressing on-going conflicts, and make recommendations for how the processes can reach their full potential. Read the event coverage, USIP Supporting Development of New ...

Mediation, Negotiation & Dialogue

Book Launch: Customary Justice and Rule of Law in War-Torn Societies

Book Launch: Customary Justice and Rule of Law in War-Torn Societies

Date: Thursday, January 12, 2012 / Time: 4:30am - 6:00am 

Customary Justice and Rule of Law in War-Torn Societies presents seven in-depth case studies that take a broad interdisciplinary approach to the study of the justice system.  USIP brought together policymakers and practitioners to discuss the ways in which recent rule of law innovations plays a role in resolving many justice reform issues. Read the event coverage, Customary Law Plays Critical Role in Countries in Conflict, Experts Say

The Future of South Sudan: A Conversation with H.E. Vice President Riek Machar

Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 / Time: 10:00am - 11:30am 

As Southern Sudan's independence fast approaches, a fragile peace hangs in the balance. USIP has been involved in Sudan for nearly 20 years working on the ground, advising and collaborating with local organizations to find peaceful solutions to flashpoint issues. As the world looks to Sudan's leaders to resolve critical issues before July 9, the Institute was pleased to host H.E. Lt. General Dr. Riek Machar, vice president of the Government of Southern Sudan.

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Health in Post-Conflict and Fragile States

Start: Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 5:00am / End: Friday, June 10, 2011 at 1:00pm

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.

Conflict Analysis & PreventionGenderEnvironmentEconomics

The Future of Two Sudans: A Conversation with former Presidents Thabo Mbeki, Pierre Buyoya and Abdulsalami Abubakar

Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 / Time: 10:00am - 11:30am 

Looking ahead to southern Sudan’s secession and the future of both resulting states, three members of the African Union High Level Implementation Panel (Sudan), former South African President Thabo Mbeki, former Burundian President Pierre Buyoya, and former Nigerian President Abdulsalami Abubakar, discussed the current situation and their efforts to support two peaceful Sudans.  

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Civil Society in Darfur: The Missing Peace

Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 / Time: 10:00am - 11:30am 

This event marked the launch of the new USIP Special Report, “Civil Society in Darfur: The Missing Peace.” The report authors examine the structure and composition of Darfuri civil society and discuss how civil society has been engaged in the Darfur peace process to date. In this panel discussion the authors summarized their findings and made recommendations for how civil society can play a productive and appropriate role in the peace process for Darfur going forward.

Conflict Analysis & PreventionMediation, Negotiation & Dialogue