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Month: March 2012

U.S. Congo Conflict Mineral: Delay No More. The Rules Must Respect the Intent of Congress

March 29, 2012

After a field trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from late January to mid February, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) is calling on the US Securities…

DRC Ministry Of Mines Extends Co-Operation With ITSCI Due Diligence Program

March 26, 2012

Presse Release by iTSCI The new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was agreed following an evaluation of progress by Ministry experts who have reported improved transparency and statistics of production, and…

AFJN Letter of support for Massachusetts conflict mineral law

March 23, 2012

(letter in PDF file )Dear Chairman Kocot, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), a non-profit network with 34 US based active member organizations, applauds you and your consideration of H3982, An Act Relative…

US Foreign policy: Attempt to repeal Congo Conflict Mineral law meets the strongest opposition

March 13, 2012

On May 10, the International Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee of the Financial Services Committee of the US House of Representatives held a hearing  entitled “The Costs and Consequences of…

The verdict of DRC War Lord Thomas Lubanga

March 9, 2012

Bahati Jacques, AFJN’s Policy Analyst, on InFocus/Voice of America on the verdict of DRC War Lord Thomas Lubanga

Nature Kenya Policy Brief on Biofuels

March 7, 2012

By Nature Kenya – the East Africa Natural History Society Nature Kenya recognizes the Government of Kenya’s concern about Climate Change, and efforts to promote Green Development. We support the Government’s…