"Darfur Diaries: Message from Home". Film Screening and Discussion with Filmmaker Adam Shapiro. Busboys and Poets, 14th and V Streets, NW, Washington, DC. For more information, visit www.darfurdiaries.org

Friday, June 2, 2006. 4:00 PM

"Ask the State Department" -- an online interactive forum where you can submit questions to State Department officials. Dr. Mark Dybul will discuss the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meetings on HIV/AIDS being held on May 31 - June 2, in New York, the largest international health initiative any nation ever has undertaken directed at a single disease. Ask a Question: http://www.state.gov/waterfall/c8787.htm http://www.state.gov/s/gac/about/38490.htm. Dr. Mark Dybul, U.S. Deputy Global AIDS Coordinator Biography: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/59254.htmhttp://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/59254.htm

Monday, June 5, 2006

Private Sector AGOA Forum.
Corporate Council on Africa. Contact: Cynthia Phillips, cphillips@africacncl.org 202-835-1117 (fax)

June 05-06, 2006

Joint OECD/US Business Conference on OECD Initiatives in International Taxation: Looking Ahead. OECD, Washington, DC

Tuesday, June 6, 2006. 8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
AID FOR TRADE: Prospects for the Future. 6th Floor Auditorium, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, One Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC. RSVP to stage@wilsoncenter.org by June 2.

Wednesday, June 7, 2006. 8:30a.m. - 12:00p.m.

Stabilization and Reconstruction Operations in Post-Conflict and Crisis Zones: The Challenges of Military and Civilian Cooperation. 6th Floor Flom Auditorium, Woodrow Wilson Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC.

Wednesday, June 7, 2006. 12:00 pm
Two Views on Global Development: Revive the Invisible Hand or Strengthen a "Society of States"?
Cato Book Forum

Thursday, June 8, 2006. 9:30 A.M.
The Role of Non-Governmental Organizations in the Development of Democracy. Senate Foreign Relations Committee. 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building

Thursday, June 8, 2006. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Can Foreign Aid Help Win the War on Terror?. American Enterprise Institute, 1150 Seventeenth Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036

Thursday, June 8, 2006. 2:00 p.m.
Hearing: Removing Obstacles for African Entrepreneurs. The Honorable Christopher H. Smith, The Honorable Florizelle B. Liser, Mr. Manuel A. Rosales, Mr. Charles M. Williams. 2172 Rayburn House Office Building

Thursday, June 8, 2006. 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Conflict Timber, Sustainable Management, and the Rule of Law: Forest Sector Reform in Liberia. 6th Floor Moynihan Board Room Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Please RSVP acceptance to ecsp@wilsoncenter.org or via fax to 202-691-4001.

Thursday, June 8, 2006. 7:00 PM

“The Devil’s Footpath”. Presented by the African Liberation and Anti-Imperialism group, initiated by CCJP (Community Coalition for Peace and Justice), and the Washington Peace Center, 1426 9th Street, NW. Flemming Center, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC. A viewing of “The Devil’s Footpath”, a compelling documentary that captures a journey through Africa, and the resilience of a people who continue to rise up from the fires of imperialism. The story of Africa is a story the world must hear. http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/africakicks/devils_footpath.shtml. The showing will be followed by a brief discussion on how to take action. Contact: Mkawasi Mcharo Washington Peace Center 202.234.2000

Friday, June 9, 2006. 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

IMF Reform, with Professor Daniel Bradlow. New Rules for Global Finance Coalition. Venue: InterAction 1717 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 701, Washington, DC 20036

Monday, June 12, 2006. 6:30-7:00 pm - Reception; 7:00-8:30 pm - Public Presentation/Forum

A Theological Reflection on Immigration and Trade for People. Western Presbyterian Church (Foggy Bottom Metro is the closest), 2401 Virginia Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037.

Tuesday, June 13, 2006. 9.30 am - 11.30 am.

Advocacy Network for Africa (ADNA) Monthly Meeting. Usual Place: United Methodist Building, 110 Maryland Ave, Washington, DC. We shall have input by Refugees International about the refugee situation in Africa. Then Africa Action will also give us an update on the situation in Darfur. We hope that all members will come with some information on their activities and indications about what is happening in Congress and/or the Administration these days with regard to issues relating to Africa. Contact: Bill Dyer billdyer@afjn.org

Tuesday, June 13, 2006. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Global Attitudes Toward U.S. Foreign Policy. A Brookings-Pew Research Center Briefing. Saul/Zilkha, The Brookings Institution, 1775 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC

Wednesday, June 14, 2006. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Governance and Corruption in Public Health Care Systems. Featuring Maureen Lewis, World Bank, and Rubén M. Suárez-Berenguela, Pan American Health Organization. Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.

Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Merck Breakfast Series. Corporate Council on Africa. Location: City Club, Franklin Square, Washington, DC. Contact: Jacqueline Coker jcoker@africacncl.org. Speaker: TBA. The breakfast forums give our members an opportunity to meet with key policy makers in an informal setting to discuss issues relevant to strengthening commercial relations between the United States and Africa

Wednesday, June 14, 2006. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Using Smart Cards to "Bank" the Unbanked and Evaluate Programs. Center for Global Development, 1776 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C.

Thursday, June 15, 2006. 10:30 A.M - 11:45 A.M.

Live Webcast: A Kenyan View of Regional Conflicts. A discussion with Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, Kenyan Member of Parliament and former Minister of Foreign Affairs on ongoing crises in Sudan and Somalia, moderated by Princeton Lyman, Ralph Bunche Senior Fellow for African Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. Co-sponsors: The Wilson Center and the Center for Strategic and International Studies Moderator: Princeton Lyman, Former U.S. Ambassador to South Africa and Nigeria Date. 6th Floor Board Room Where: Ronald Reagan Building, One Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW. Please RSVP attendance only to Natalie Jackson at africa@wilsoncenter.org

Thursday, June 15, 2006. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Governing Water: Contentious Transnational Politics and Global Institution Building. Ken Conca, Professor of Government and Politics, University of Maryland; and Ashok Swain, Professor of Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University, Sweden. This meeting will be webcast live. Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.

Thursday, June 15, 2006. 12:30 pm –2:00pm

Book Launch - "Creating Prosperity in Africa". World Bank J building, (701 18th St.,) Room J1-050 (auditorium to the left of the lobby). Presented by: Eugene Nyambal, Frannie Leautier, John Page, Benno Ndulu

Thursday, June 15, 2006. 5:00 pm - 6:00pm

Book Launch - "Escaping Poverty's Grasp". Venue: World Bank J building, (701 18th St.,) Room J1-050 (auditorium to the left of the lobby). Presented by: Ian Goldin, David Reed, Eugenio Diaz-Bonilla, Asif M. Shaikh

Thursday, June 15, 2006. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the Soweto Uprisings in South Africa. TransAfrica Forum. Arthur R. Ashe, Jr. Foreign Policy Library at TransAfrica Forum, 1629 K Street, N.W. Suite 1100, Washington, D.C. 20006

June 15 – 16, 2006

SILVERDOCS: AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival presents "Celebrate South Africa!"

Friday, June 16, 2006. 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Private press conference & dinner reception, launching Moneygram's new and improved initiatives in Nigeria. Be a part of this networking event!! Socialize with senior executives from Moneygram and Nigeria's largest bank UBA!! * Explore employment opportunities with Moneygram in Nigeria and North America. * Learn more about the Moneygram initiatives in Nigeria and how to benefit from them. # Employment opportunities with UBA back home in Nigeria. # Mix and mingle with top execs in the financial Industry. Hilton Washington DC /Silver Spring, 8727 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Tel: 301-589-5200 (Dinner will be served from 6:00pm to 7.00pm. Please be punctual). Please RSVP to Jelili Ojodu by Monday, June 14. Simply reply to this email with a phone number where you can be reached for updates or call Jelili: Cell: 301 613 1022/301 213 3955; jelilo@ariztos.com. Please Note ~ Free Parking available at Wayne Parking Garage from 5:31pm (Wayne Ave.). *LIMITED SEATING IS AVAILABLE. RSVP ONLY

Saturday, June 17, 2006. 12 Noon to 2pm

Nigerians In Diaspora Organization (NIDO) Chapter of the Greater Washington Area - General Assembly Meeting. The joint task force committee of NIDO Americas; Greater Washington DC Chapter, comprising of the caretaker committee and advisory representatives would like to invite you to the next “General Assembly” meeting of the chapter. In our determination to revitalize the local chapter and her membership, members are advised to endeavor to attend this meeting to discuss the proposed chapter structure and programs. The NIDO Board has given the Joint Task Force the mandate to work towards building the chapter and providing viable and workable solutions for effective management of the Washington, DC organization. Come and be heard and make positive contributions to the development of your local organization. Sir Tony Nammor, Secretary, Joint Task-Force Committee NIDO Americas, Greater Washington DC Chapter. Howard University Campus; Engineering Building, 2300 6th Street, Rm 1005, NW, Washington, DC. CLICK HERE TO JOIN NIDO

Monday, June 19, 2006. 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Reception to Follow
The Future of Foreign Aid: Reform to Meet Obligations at Home and Abroad. Center for Global Development. Peter G. Peterson Conference Center Institute for International Economics, 1750 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.

Tuesday, June 20, 2006. 12:00 noon

Africa Action Die-In for Darfur. Join Africa Action and friends in a rally and die-in in front of the White House. On World Refugee Day, June 20th, activists underscore that the Abuja peace agreement and ceasefire have been broken, and that genocide continues in Darfur. This event will highlight the urgent need for an immediate UN peacekeeping mission. Participants in this event are asked to wear black. Lafayette Park, in front of the White House, 16th & H Streets, NW, Washington, DC. Contact: mobilize@africaaction.org 202-546-7961. http://www.africaaction.org/docs/06-20DieinFlyer.pdf

Tuesday, June 20, 2006. 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Panel Discussion - The Crisis in Darfur: What Comes Next?. This panel discussion will address the continuing violence on the ground in Darfur, even in the wake of the May 5th Darfur Peace Agreement. While this agreement was co-signed by one rebel group and the Sudanese government, it has had little effect on the deteriorating security situation. Panelists will include: Moderated by Roberta Cohen: Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution; Kenneth Bacon: President, Refugees International; Nuraddin Mannan: Retired Sudanese Diplomat; Ann-Louise Colgan: Acting Co-Executive Director, Africa Action. Eugene Black Auditorium, World Bank, 1914 G St, NW, Washington, DC 20006. Contact: info@worldaffairsdc.org 202.293.1051. http://www.worldaffairsdc.org/Main.asp?sid=13&iPressid=215

Tuesday, June 20, 2006. 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Public-Private Partnerships: Corporate Responsibility or a Function of Doing Business? A discussion jointly hosted by the Society for International Development (SID) Energy and Corporate Responsibility Work Groups, in cooperation with Johns Hopkins School for Advanced International Studies

Tuesday, June 20, 2006. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Catalytic Processes for Integrated Country Peacebuilding Strategies: What Are They Accomplishing? Chetan Kumar, Interagency Liaison Specialist, Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, United Nations Development Programme, New York; Ben Hoffman, Director, International Project on Peace and Prosperity, Ottawa, Canada. Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.

Wednesday, June 21, 2006. 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Launch of the Global Resources and Opportunities for Women to Thrive Act (GROWTH Act of 2006). An act to prioritize the economic empowerment of poor women worldwide. Room 1116, Longworth House Office Building

Wednesday, June 21, 2006. 9:30 A.M.
Hearing: United Nations Convention Against Corruption (Treaty Doc. 109-6). Senate Foreign Relations Committee. 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building

Wednesday, June 21, 2006. 11:00 am
U.S. Trade Policy in the Wake of Doha: Why Unilateral Liberalization Makes Sense. Cato Policy Forum. Featuring Jagdish Bhagwati, Professor of Economics and Law, Columbia University, Senior Fellow in International Economics, Council on Foreign Relations and Daniel Ikenson, Associate Director, Center for Trade Policy Studies, Cato Institute.

Wednesday, June 21, 2006. 12:00 - 2:00pm

Children at Risk Around the World - Child Labor and Development. The United Nations Association of the National Capital Area and SID-Washington are pleased to invite you to a discussion on Children at Risk: Child labor, child soldiers, child prostitution, trafficking in children, education, health and other problems facing children will be discussed. Linda Golodner, Chair of the Child Labor Coalition, and Armand Pereira, Director for the International Labor Organization Washington Office, will speak on international risks facing Children around the world, especially in developing countries.

Thursday, June 22, 2006. 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Transforming Foreign Aid for the 21st Century: New Recommendations from the Brookings-CSIS Task Force. A Brookings-CSIS-Center for U.S. Global Engagement Briefing. Falk Auditorium The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036

Thursday, June 22, 2006. 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

The New Public Finance: Responding to Global Challenges. Peter G. Peterson Conference Center, Institute for International Economics, 1750 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C.

Friday, June 23, 2006. 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
US-Libya Re-Engagement: The Path Forward. The Middle East Institute is pleased to announce its partnership with the US-Libya Business Association’s First Annual Policy Conference. Featured guests will include ministers from the Libyan government, representatives from the US government, and experts on Libya.

June 23 - 25, 2006

3rd Annual Bill Sutherland Institute for Africa Advocates - The Challenge of Building People-Centered Economies in Africa. Kellogg Conference Center and Hotel, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC. For more information contact us via E-mail at africa@afsc.org or call (215) 241-7168.

Monday, June 26, 2006

Life Over Debt National Lobby Day. Join us in lobbying U.S. Congress on 100% debt cancellation and send a message that the G-8 Debt Cancellation Deal is inadequate.

Tuesday, June 27, 2006. 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
New Scholarship in Race and Ethnicity – Beyond the Urban Core: Immigrants, Migrants, and the New American Suburb. Lorrie Frasure, Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Government, Cornell University, speaker; commentators: Audrey Singer, Immigration Fellow, Metropolitan Policy Program, Brookings Institution; John R. Logan, Professor of Sociology and Director, The Initiative in Spatial Structures in the Social Sciences, Brown University. Co-sponsored by the Migration Policy Institute.

Public Sector Governance Brown Bag Lunch Seminars - World Bank - June 2006

June 27, 2006: Reflections on Combating Corruption

June 27, 2006: Improving Governance & Service Delivery Through E-Government: The Case of Cape Verde

June 15, 2006: Revenue Authorities: Issues and Problems in Evaluating Their Success

June 14, 2006: Petroleum Sector Corruption

Tuesday, June 27, 2006. 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Congo's Tragedy: The Call For A Global Support Movement. Presented by Friends of the Congo, Pan African Liberation Organization, Congolese Congress in America (CCA). Servant Leadership School: Festival Center, 1640 Columbia Road, NW, Washington, DC 20009

Wednesday, June 28, 2006. 12:00 - 2:00pm

Fighting Extreme Poverty: The Challenge for Our Generation. Center for Strategic & International Studies. Hilary Benn, MP and UK Secretary of State for International Development, discussed the outcomes and future of UK and U.S. poverty alleviation initiatives and commitments made one year after Gleneagles. Benn discussed the importance of improving security, fighting corruption, improving governance, tackling HIV/AIDS, and raising standards in health and education. Stephen Morrison, director of CSIS's Africa Program, moderated the event.

Thursday, June 29, 2006. 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Immigration: Dissecting Legislation Affecting Immigrants. Sponsored by TransAfrica Forum and afrikafé. PANELISTS: Mr. Chuks D. Eleonu of Africa PAC, Representative of Ethiopian Community Development Council (Invited), Dr. Wanjuru Kamau of African Immigrants and Refugees Foundation. MODERATOR: Ndimyake Mwakalyelye of Voice of America. TransAfrica Forum, 1629 K Street, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC (Metro: Farragut North or Farragut West). COST: $5.00. For more information call 202.223.1960 x137 or email mmunthali@transafricaforum.org.

Friday, June 30, 2006. 6:00pm - 9:30pm

Young African Professionals - June Networking Event. Club Five, 1214-B 18th Street, NW Washington, DC. Featured speakers: Julie Ndjee, Co-founder, Ultimate Seasonings LLC (Julie Ndjee and her husband Albert Ndjee were named “The New Entrepreneurs” by the Washington Post in 2006. Julie co-founded Ultimate Seasonings, a company that combines fresh herbs and vegetables to bring the true taste of African Cuisine to its customers in 2002. Originally from Cameroon, they combined their interest in food and their qualifications in law and information technology into a profitable business in the United States.); Keli Gadzekpo, Co-founder and the Executive Vice Chairman of the Databank Group in Ghana.

Hearings on African Issues - June 2006 (including Webcast Video) - U.S. House of Representatives - Committee on International Relations

June 30, 2006: The Plight of Religious Minorities: Can Religious Pluralism Survive?

June 29, 2006: Somalia: Expanding Crisis in the Horn of Africa

June 27, 2006: Making Safe Blood Available in Africa

JULY 21 to AUGUST 2, 2006

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PAN-AFRICAN REPARATIONS FOR GLOBAL JUSTICE, ACCRA, GHANA. www.ncobra-intl-affairs.org www.maafa.org