CO.NX Program Archive On-Demand

The Community’s Role in Civilian Security – NEW!
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
13:00 EDT (17:00 UTC)

URL: https://conx.state.gov/wha (Short URL: http://goo.gl/qmFfx)

Description: 144,000. That’s the estimated number of homicides that take place in the Western Hemisphere each year—second only to Africa. Gang violence, drug cartels, organized crime, government corruption and delinquency have weakened the rule of law and robbed communities throughout the hemisphere of a sense of security and confidence in local authorities. Regional violence and corruption, particularly in Central America, led to the social and economic exclusion of entire communities, furthering the vicious cycle. 

Participate in this interactive discussion in Spanish to learn what your community can do to take back the streets and counter security threats. Featured experts will address the root causes of criminal activity and the environments that exacerbate the security situation.

Format: This program will be a video webchat in Spanish. Please click on the URL above to participate. Follow the conversation on Twitter by using the hashtag #SeguridadCiudadana.

Elections 2012 Regional Spanish-Language Webchat Series:
El Camino a la Casa Blanca: Sistema Electoral EEUU (Road to the White House: The U.S. Electoral System) – NEW!Monday, October 15 – Friday, October 19, 2012Program times will vary, see below for details.

URL: http://conx.state.gov/elections2012 (Short URL: http://goo.glAwuRo ). Description: During the week of October 15-19, join U.S. Embassies Bogota, La Paz, Lima, San Jose, San Salvador, Santiago, and Santo Domingo for a seven-part Spanish-language webchat series, “El Camino a la Casa Blanca: Sistema Electoral EEUU (Road to the White House: The U.S. Electoral System)”. Featured experts will focus on issues of interest within the host country and the Americas.

This series will address misconceptions about the U.S. electoral process and explain the role of political parties, caucuses, primaries, conventions, debates, and the Electoral College in the U.S. democratic process. These webchats will also look at what happens on Election Day and the transition between administrations.

Monday, October 15 at 15:00 EDT (19:00 UTC): Overview of the U.S. Political System (Santo Domingo)

Tuesday, October 16 at 10:00 EDT (14:00 UTC): Overview of U.S. Electoral System (Lima)

Tuesday, October 16 at 15:00 EDT (19:00 UTC): The Role of Political Parties (San Jos )

Wednesday, October 17 at 15:00 EDT (19:00 UTC): The Road to the White House (San Salvador)

Thursday, October 18 at 10:00 EDT (14:00 UTC): Obama vs. Romney and the Use of Social Media (Santiago)

Thursday, October 18 at 15:00 EDT (19:00 UTC): Election Day (Bogot )

Friday, October 19 at 15:00 EDT (19:00 UTC): Post-Election Day Process (La Paz). Format: These programs will be video webchats with an audio-only option in Spanish. Please click on the URL above to participate.

SAVE THE DATE! Stay Tuned for More Upcoming Programs:
U.S. Elections Webchat – NEW!
Friday, October 12, 2012
URL: http://conx.state.gov/slovakia.

Description:  Every four years, U.S. citizens elect their next President. If you could vote in the upcoming U.S. elections, who would you vote for and why? Share your thoughts and join us for a live webchat with former Congressmen Larry LaRocco and Scott Klug to discuss the 2012 elections cycle. A successful businessman and consultant, Mr. LaRocco served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he was part of the House Banking and Interior Committees. Mr. Klug is an award-winning journalist who also served two terms in the House of Representatives. Don’t miss this opportunity to get an insider’s perspective on U.S. elections from two former members of Congress! 

Format: This program will be a video webchat in English. Please click on the URL above to participate.

The Kimberley Process: Discussing Conflict Diamonds and Reform with KP Chair Gillian A. Milovanovic – RESCHEDULED DATE!
Thursday, October 25, 2012
09:00 EDT (13:00 UTC)
Webchat URL: http://conx.state.gov/digital-diplomacy (Short URL: http://goo.gl/KYacl)
Viewing only URL: www.ustream.tv/conx

 Description:

Do you have questions about conflict diamonds and the international system for managing trade in rough diamonds to exclude those that fund conflict? If so, join Ambassador Gillian Milovanovic for a live online discussion about conflict diamonds and the Kimberley Process. Ambassador Milovanovic serves as Chair of the Kimberley Process, the United Nations-initiated program certifying the origin of rough diamonds from sources that are free from conflict-funded diamond production. 
Format: This program will be a video webchat in English. Please click on the URL above to participate. Follow the conversation on Twitter by using the hashtags #KPChair and #KimberleyProcess.