Reducing the Demand for Drugs in the U.S.Wednesday, February 15, 201213:00 EST (18:00 UTC)
URL: http://conx.state.gov/wha (Short URL: http://goo.gl/hj3WD)
Description: According to the law of supply and demand, in order to reduce the long-term supply of a product in the marketplace, you must first reduce demand. How is the U.S. working to reduce the demand for illegal drugs? On February 15 at 13:00 EST (18:00 UTC), join a Spanish-language webchat on U.S. drug demand-reduction programs. Brad Hittle, Chief of the Source Country Branch, Office of Supply Reduction at the Office of National Drug Control Policy, will moderate a discussion with Eric Siervo, Manager of International Programs at Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America. Online participants can submit questions for Siervo and Hittle at any time before or during the program via the live chat box beneath the video. Format: This will be a video webchat in Spanish. Click on the above URL to participate.
Secretary Clinton Commemorates International Day of Zero ToleranceThursday, February 16, 2012
13:00-15:00 EST (18:00-20:00 UTC)
URL: http://conx.state.gov/digital-diplomacy/ (Short URL: http://goo.gl/wX3xd)
Description: Join us for an online global discussion to commemorate the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C), featuring Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton as the keynote speaker. Following the Secretary’s opening remarks, Representative Joe Crowley (lead sponsor of the Girls Protection Act) will speak before opening a panel discussion to address the misperceptions and challenges of eradicating FGM/C. Panel topics and speakers will include:
Community Empowerment and Participation – Molly Melching, Tostan Senegal
The Diaspora Community in the U.S. – Zeinab Eyega, Executive Director of Sauti Yetu
The Role of Religion in Speaking Out Against FGM/C – Imam Magid, Adams Center
Creating FGM/C Free Villages in Iraq – Thomas von der Osten-Sacken, General Manager, WADI
Ms. Nafissatou J. Diop, Ph.D, UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on FGM/C Coordinator
Format: This will be an interactive video webcast in English. Please click on the above URL to participate. Follow the conversation on Twitter by using the hashtag: #EndFGM
Understanding Cancer: Making Each Day Count
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
08:00-09:30 EST (13:00-14:30 UTC)
URL: http://conx.state.gov/digital-diplomacy/ (Short URL: http://goo.gl/KYacl)
Description: Each year on February 4th, World Cancer Day is observed to raise awareness of cancer throughout the world and encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. By making cancer a global priority, governments can work together to limit the impact of the disease. Join us on Wednesday, February 22 at 08:00 EST (13:00 UTC) for a live webchat on “Understanding Cancer: Making Every Day Count.” Learn how you can help in the fight against cancer with a leading panel of experts from the National Cancer Institute, who will discuss how the U.S. is working to address this global health issue.
Format: This will be a video webchat in English. Please click on the above URL to participate.
Access to Finance for Small and Medium EnterprisesWednesday, February 22, 2012
13:00 EST (18:00 UTC)
URL: http://conx.state.gov/wha (Short URL: http://goo.gl/hj3WD)
Description: Please save the date for a Spanish-language webchat on access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), public-private partnerships, and the Global Entrepreneurship Program (GEP). Join an online discussion with others interested in entrepreneurship and submit live questions to the speakers.
Format: This will be a video webchat in Spanish. Please click on the above URL to participate.
Internet Freedom and Online Piracy Thursday, February 23, 201209:30 EST (14:30 UTC)
URL: http://conx.state.gov/digital-diplomacy/ (Short URL: http://goo.gl/od5nw)
Description: How can we prevent online piracy while protecting internet freedom? In an effort to stop online piracy, the U.S. Congress recently proposed two bills, SOPA and PIPA, which sparked controversy because of their potential impact on internet freedom. Join Corynne McSherry and Richard Bennett, two experts who will offer a balance of perspectives on this topic. Corynne McSherry is the Intellectual Property Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and Richard Bennett is a Senior Research Fellow at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF). Join this discussion to learn more, share your thoughts, and ask the experts your questions! Format: This will be a video webchat in English. Click on the above URL to participate.
CO.NX Program Archive On-Demand, 24/7: Did you miss an IIP CO.NX program? Our past programs are now more accessible and shareable than ever. Visit the CO.NX Portal to watch on-demand video recordings in the Media Archive section. Full CO.NX programs are also available on YouTube and for download on iTunesAudio and Video podcasts.
No comments:
Post a Comment