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Global Information Network, now in its 20th year, hosts a regular series of public events on African issues; edits, writes and distributes news, and offers internships. Volunteers are especially welcome here at its W. 29th St. headquarters!

Friday, October 19, 2007

Africa Roundtable: Examining youth activism on the continent

Government accountability, environmental protection and energy are some of the key issues underlying civil society movements today. How do young people - often assumed to be indifferent or disaffected - organize the youth and civil society overall to address these issues? What are the unique challenges to organizing in a developing country?

As leaders of respected community organizations in Congo-Brazzaville, Sierra Leone and Cameroon, our three guests will explain how they set goals and achieve results, risking reprisals every day from those who would repress their legitimate demands or silence their voice.

OCT. 25 – THURSDAY, 6:30 PM at 146 WEST 29TH ST., SUITE 7E
RSVP @ 212-244-3123 or ipsgin@igc.org

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SELF DETERMINATION AND
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A Challenge for Africa
Edited by Francis M. Deng

Most African countries suffer from crises of national identity that are rooted in the formation of pluralistic states, characterized by gross inequities among the component groups. Oftentimes, the state gets captured by dominant groups that then define the national identity framework on their terms to give themselves the preeminent status as the favored citizens who enjoy all the rights and dignity of citizenship.
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Edited by Francis M. Deng

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