Colombia: Trip Report on Armed Conflict and Society
Current Issues Briefing
Date and Time
Tuesday, April 22, 2003
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Location
U.S. Institute of Peace
2nd Floor Conference Room
1200 17th St, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Directions
Congressman James P. McGovern (D-Mass.) and a delegation organized by the Washington Office on Latin America recently visited Colombia to evaluate the effects of the armed conflict on Colombian civil society and the impact of U.S. policy on the conflict. On April 22, the U.S. Institute of Peace and the Washington Office on Latin America co-sponsored a report by Rep. McGovern and members of his delegation to explore the findings from the trip and discuss ways the international community might support peace efforts and democratic institutions in Colombia.
Moderated by Institute Latin America specialist and trip delegation member Virginia Bouvier, the presentation was webcast live and followed by questions from the audience.
Speakers
- James P. McGovern
U.S. House of Representatives
- Kimberly Stanton
Washington Office on Latin America
- Charles Currie
Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
- Eric Olson
Amnesty International, USA
- Virginia Bouvier, Moderator
U.S. Institute of Peace
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