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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE CONFLICT IN SOUTHERN CAMEROONS
Theme: Defining a Pathway for Our Future
Day One: Thursday March 19, 2020
Time Activity Location
8:00am-9:00am Check In GWU
9:00am-12:00pm Conference Opening Ceremony GWU
This special opening ceremony, dedicated to Southern Cameroonian Heroes and Heroines, will highlight the rich history, culture, and resilience of the Southern Cameroonian people. In attendance will be members of U.S. executive and legislative organs, the Washington D.C./New York Diplomatic Corp, representatives of international governmental and nongovernment organizations, leaders of U.S. based religious organizations and friends of the Southern Cameroons.
Presentations, keynote addresses, and performances will acknowledge the tremendous sacrifices being made and set the tone for three days of constructive discussion on the future of the Southern Cameroons.
12:00pm-13:00pm Lunch Break GWU
13:00pm-15:00pm Working Group Session GWU
Mediation and NegotiationJudiciary and Constitutional AffairsEconomic ReconstructionGovernanceHealthcare and Humanitarian ReliefEducation and Vocational EmpowermentPeace and Security
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A coalition of individuals and organizations to end the war in Cameroon and ensure a durable peace
7614 Green Willow Court, Hyattsville MD
Time Activity Location
13:00pm-15:00pm Interactive Panel Session GWU
Armed Conflicts for Self-Determination: Why some fail and others succeed & key considerations
Panel of diverse group of international experts in conflict resolution together with leading Southern Cameroonians. This will include think tank leaders, members of the diplomatic corps, university professors, field officers, negotiators and members of various governments.
15:00pm-16:00pm Coffee Break/Network All Locations
16:00pm-18:00pm Afternoon Working Group Session GWU
Mediation and NegotiationJudiciary and Constitutional AffairsEconomic ReconstructionGovernanceHealthcare and Humanitarian ReliefEducation and Vocational EmpowermentPeace and Security
16:00pm-18:00pm Concluding Panel Session GWU
Armed Conflicts and Negotiations in Africa - Best Practices
Diverse group of international experts in conflict resolution together with leading Southern Cameroonians. This will include think tank leaders, members of the diplomatic corps, university professors, field officers, negotiators and members of various governments.
18:00pm End of Day One Networking Evening at Conference Hotel
A coalition of individuals and organizations to end the war in Cameroon and ensure a durable peace
7614 Green Willow Court, Hyattsville MD
I N T E R N A T I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E O N T H E A R M E D C O N F L I C T I N S O U T H E R N C A M E R O O N S
Day Two: Friday March 20, 2020
Time Activity Location
8:00am-9:00am Check in All Locations
9:00am-12:00pm Morning Working Group Session GWU
Mediation and NegotiationJudiciary and Constitutional AffairsEconomic ReconstructionGovernanceHealthcare and Humanitarian ReliefEducation and Vocational EmpowermentPeace and Security
10:00am-12:00pm Interactive Panel Session GWU
Humanitarian Response in Armed Conflict: The Role of Actors
Diverse group of international experts in conflict resolution together with leading Southern Cameroonians. This will include think tank leaders, members of the diplomatic corps, universi-ty professors, field officers, negotiators and members of various governments.
12:00pm-13:00pm Lunch Break GWU
13:00pm-15:00pm Working Group Session GWU
Working Group Sessions Continue Same Rooms
13:00pm-15:00pm Panel Discussions GWU
The Role of international non-governmental organizations in Armed Conflicts in Africa and the Stakes
Diverse group of international experts in conflict resolution together with leading Southern Cameroonians. This will include think tank leaders, members of the diplomatic corps, university professors, field officers, negotiators and members of various governments.
A coalition of individuals and organizations to end the war in Cameroon and ensure a durable peace
7614 Green Willow Court, Hyattsville MD
I N T E R N A T I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E O N T H E A R M E D C O N F L I C T I N S O U T H E R N C A M E R O O N S
15:00pm-15:30pm Coffee Break GWU
15:30pm-18:00pm Working Group Session GWU
Working Group Sessions Continue Same Rooms
16:00pm-18:00pm Panel Discussions GWU
Relations Btw States During Pre and Post-Independence Lessons from Eritrea/Ethiopia, Gambia/Senegal, & South Sudan/Sudan
Diverse group of international experts in conflict resolution together with leading Southern Cameroonians. This will include think tank leaders, members of the diplomatic corps, university professors, field officers, negotiators and members of various governments.
18:00pm End of Day Two Networking Evening at Conference Hotel
Day Three: Saturday March 21, 2020
Time Activity Location 8:00am-9:00am Check in GWU
9:00am-11:00am Panel Discussions GWU
The State of Southern Cameroons Conflict for Self-Determination
Panelists: Leaders of Key Southern Cameroons Groups
9:00am-10:30am WGs Finalize Reports GWU
11:00am-12:00pm WG Presentations GWU
Governance Working Group Rapporteur Peace and Security Working Group RapporteurEducation and Vocational Empowerment RapporteurEconomic Reconstruction RapporteurHealthcare and Humanitarian Relief RapporteurJudiciary and Constitutional Affairs RapporteurMediation and Negotiation Rapporteur
A coalition of individuals and organizations to end the war in Cameroon and ensure a durable peace
7614 Green Willow Court, Hyattsville MD
I N T E R N A T I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E O N T H E A R M E D C O N F L I C T I N S O U T H E R N C A M E R O O N S
12:00pm-13:00pm Lunch Break GWU
13:00pm-16:30pm Plenary GWU
Debate of Working Group Reports by Full House and adoption of conference resolutions
Peace and Security Working Group Bureau of the WGEducation and Vocational Empowerment Bureau of the WGEconomic Reconstruction Bureau of the WGHealthcare and Humanitarian Relief Bureau of the WGJudiciary and Constitutional Affairs Bureau of the WGGovernance Bureau of the WGMediation and Negotiation Bureau of the WG
16:30pm-17:00pm Coffee Break GWU
17:00pm-18:00pm Resolution by Conference Committee
20:00pm Fundraising Dinner for Humanitarian Relief
Designated conference hotel
A coalition of individuals and organizations to end the war in Cameroon and ensure a durable peace
7614 Green Willow Court, Hyattsville MD
I N T E R N A T I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E O N T H E A R M E D C O N F L I C T I N S O U T H E R N C A M E R O O N S