The most recent programs for the Humanitarian Issues Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=952 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 26 May 2013 09:29:16 GMT This week on Q & A, our guest is author and co-founder of CODEPINK, Medea Benjamin. She discusses her new book, Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control, and explains why she believes the use of military drones should be stopped. She talks about what motivated her in her early years to become an activist for peace, and provides insight into CODEPINK s origins and motivations. She discusses many of her disruptions of congressional hearings and public appearances, and talks about the experience of spending time in a jail cell overnight. She reflects on her early days of activism and recalls how the Vietnam War inspired her first protest. She shares stories from her visits to pre-war Iraq, including an encounter with a border guard in Iraq who was studying Hebrew. She responds to accusations by critics that she is anti-American by saying she would describe herself as a passionate American. She reveals many of the tactics her group employs in organizing demonstrations, and talks about the varied receptions her outbreaks receive from committee chairmen. Medea Benjamin got a B.S. in political science in 1973 from Tufts University. She earned her M.A. in public health from Columbia University in 1975 and an M.A. in economics in 1977 from the New School in New York. She co-founded Global Exchange in 1988 and in 2000 ran as the Green Party Candidate for the U.S. Senate in California. In 2002, she co-founded Code Pink: Women for Peace. She is the author and editor of several books. Her first book Bridging the Global Gap: A Handbook to Linking Citizens of the First and Third Worlds, was published in 1989. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311309-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311309-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the current political system in Haiti and the effectiveness of international aid following the January 12, 2010, earthquake. Jonathan Katz, the only full-time American news correspondent stationed in Haiti when the 2010 earthquake hit, is the author of the book, [The Big Truck That Went By: How the World Came to Save Haiti and Left Behind a Disaster]. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. The program closed with the launch of a new Web site about Haiti. "Big Trucks, Pop Star Politicians and Consensus Building: The Politics of Development in Haiti" was a Global Policy Forum held at the Elliott School of International Affairs' Lindner Family Commons. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311759-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311759-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Luis CdeBaca, ambassador at large for the State Department's U.S. Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, spoke about human trafficking. This was part of the "Anti-Human Trafficking Symposium: Transforming the Coalition" held in the Georgetown University Bunn Intercultural Center Auditorium by the Institute for the Study of International Migration and Deloitte. This symposium brought together officials from government and business during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month to discuss the challenges in fighting human trafficking. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310697-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310697-8 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Alice Hill, senior counselor to the secretary of homeland security, spoke about human trafficking. This was part of the "Anti-Human Trafficking Symposium: Transforming the Coalition" held in the Georgetown University Bunn Intercultural Center Auditorium by the Institute for the Study of International Migration and Deloitte. This symposium brought together officials from government and business during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month to discuss the challenges in fighting human trafficking. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310697-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310697-6 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Actress Mira Sorvino, a United Nations goodwill ambassador on human trafficking, spoke about her experiences, the changes in perceptions of human trafficking, and problems in the treatment of victims. This was part of the "Anti-Human Trafficking Symposium: Transforming the Coalition" held in the Georgetown University Bunn Intercultural Center Auditorium by the Institute for the Study of International Migration and Deloitte. This symposium brought together officials from government and business during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month to discuss the challenges in fighting human trafficking. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310697-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310697-5 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Officials from various government departments spoke about human trafficking. Panelists agreed that the chief aid in fighting human trafficking is through partnering with other federal organizations and non-governmental organizations as well as foreign governments. They responded to questions from members of the audience. Mark Lagon, former director of the State Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, moderated. "Trends and Challenges - AHT prevention, prosecution and protection of victims" was a panel at the "Anti-Human Trafficking Symposium: Transforming the Coalition" held in the Georgetown University Bunn Intercultural Center Auditorium by the Institute for the Study of International Migration and Deloitte. This symposium brought together officials from government and business during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month to discuss the challenges in fighting human trafficking. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310697-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310697-3 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Acting Associate Attorney General Tony West spoke about human trafficking. He talked about the Justice Department's efforts to prosecute sex and forced labor cases in U.S. courts. This was part of the "Anti-Human Trafficking Symposium: Transforming the Coalition" held in the Georgetown University Bunn Intercultural Center Auditorium by the Institute for the Study of International Migration and Deloitte. This symposium brought together officials from government and business during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month to discuss the challenges in fighting human trafficking. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310697-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310697-2 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Morton spoke about human trafficking. He explained Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) victim approach to investigating trafficking crimes with the goal of rescuing as many victims in the sex and slave labor trade as possible. He showed a brief video clip of arrests as he talked about a recent case. He also called for comprehensive immigration reform as a way to get illegal immigrations out of the shadows where they are often preyed upon and forced into sex or labor slavery. This was part of the "Anti-Human Trafficking Symposium: Transforming the Coalition" held in the Georgetown University Bunn Intercultural Center Auditorium by the Institute for the Study of International Migration and Deloitte. This symposium brought together officials from government and business during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month to discuss the challenges in fighting human trafficking. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310697-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310697-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Correspondent Jonathan Katz talked about his book, [The Big Truck That Went By: How the World Came to Save Haiti and Left Behind a Disaster], about the failure to rebuild the country even though many aid agencies took part in the effort. Mr. Katz also talked about the involvement of people like actor Sean Penn, who went down to the country with the best of intentions but ended up hindering the efforts of others. Mr Katz spoke at Barnes and Noble Booksellers in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310297-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310297-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Peter Piot, who discovered the Ebola virus and has been on the front lines in the fight against AIDS, talked about his career. Dr. Piot, the founding executive director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), was interviewed by Laurie Garret. He was then joined in discussion by his successor, Mr. Sidibe. They also responded to questions from members of the audience at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306677-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306677-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives from non-governmental organizations spoke about the future of international development and relief work. Among the topics they addressed were the impact of the recent financial crisis on both the global economy and the ability to provide assistance, human rights issues, and global climate change. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305796-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305796-2 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Clinton and Assistant Secretary Andrew Shapiro made remarks on the tenth edition of the "To Walk the Earth in Safety" report. The report featured a country-by-country summary of progress funded by the United States' Conventional Weapons Destruction Program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303274-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303274-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Eric Greitens talked about his life as a warrior and a humanitarian. After receiving a Ph.D. as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University, Eric Greitens joined the Navy SEALs in 2001. As he served in Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa, and Southeast Asia, he began doing humanitarian work. He is also the founder of The Mission Continues, which helps wounded and disabled soldiers become citizen leaders. He showed slides during his presentation and responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301661-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301661-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dan Glickman talked about the federal government's annual offer of financial assistance to foreign countries, largely thorough humanitarian programs. Topics included how these types of programs might fare under agreements to cut spending as part of recently passed legislation which allowed for the raising of the debt ceiling. Mr. Glickman responded to telephone calls and electronic communications as well. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301305-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301305-4 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Clinton and Director General Fan spoke about the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa at the International Food Policy Research Institute. They also responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301007-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301007-2 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Christopher Smith (R-NJ) talked about how the U.S. is addressing the famine in Somalia and the Islamist Shabab group, tensions between Sudan and South Sudan, and U.S. foreign aid to Africa and elsewhere in an era of tightening budgets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300911-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300911-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified at an emergency hearing about a growing humanitarian crisis in Sudan. Bradford Phillips said that between 70,000 to 90,000 people would die in the Sudan region if the U.N. did not take action. Witnesses from humanitarian groups and the Anglican Diocese in Sudan called on the U.S. to do more to curb the rising humanitarian crisis in the region. The Republic of Sudan and its neighbor South Sudan had faced mounting security problems following the south's independence in July. Border conflicts and issues over oil revenue continued to plague a comprehensive peace agreement signed by both sides in 2005 ending a civil war. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300898-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300898-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vincent Cochetel spoke about drought and famine in Africa, particularly in Somalia. He talked about the extent of the natural disaster, political instability in the region, and the extent of the refugee crisis. He also focused on the logistics of providing aid to refugees and victims and the role of the international community. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300897-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300897-6 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the food and humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa. They focused on the impact of a severe drought in Somalia and the plight of refugee camps in Ethiopia and Kenya. Over 12 million people were in need of food according to the U.N. They also said that relief efforts in Somalia had been complicated by the fact that al-Qaida aligned group al-Shabaab controlled key parts of the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300882-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300882-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT James Peck argues that while the U.S. gives lip service about caring for human rights around the world, the reality is that it has used the idea of preserving human rights as a tool to expand its global reach. He was interviewed by James Hoge and also responded to questions from members of the audience. This edition of the In Print series of The Center for Global Affairs at NYU's School of Continuing and Professional Studies was held at the Woolworth Building in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300691-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300691-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Legal scholars spoke about the use of unmanned drones by the U.S. military and ambiguities in the law regarding the use of aerial drones. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298673-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298673-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mark Pendergrast spoke about his book [Inside the Outbreaks: The Elite Medical Detectives of the Epidemic Intelligence Service] (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2010). It is an examination of the Center for Disease Control's Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS), which is called on whenever there is a serious outbreak in the U.S. or around the world. EIS, established in 1951, is credited with eliminating or helping to control threats posed by such diseases as wild polio, cholera, and smallpox. During his illustrated presentation Mr. Pendergrast showed a short video he recorded in Niger. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. This event of the 6th annual Burlington Book Festival was held at the Main Street Landing's Performing Arts Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297317-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297317-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Kramer talked about the Freedom House annual report on global political rights and civil liberties. The report found that the number of free societies declined for the 5th straight year. The report was released as Secretary of State Clinton was in the Middle East, urging democratic reforms to help counter Islamic militants. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297527-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297527-4 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Frank Dikotter takes a new look at Mao's Great Leap Forward (1958-62), using the recently opened Communist Party archives. Professor Dikotter says that between those years, at least 45 million Chinese were killed and the experiment was a colossal failure. He spoke at the Asia Society in New York City. He read from his book and then was interviewed by Susan Jakes. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297165-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297165-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke about the use of child soldiers in war and regional conflicts. Among the issues they addressed were recruitment and training methods, the use of drugs to entice and keep young soldiers, and peace education programs to rehabilitate child soldiers. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296284-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296284-2 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Beckmann, president of Bread for the World and winner of the 2010 World Food Prize, talked about the advancements in the fight to end hunger and argued that the main constraint going forward is political. Mr. Beckmann spoke at the University of Alabama. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296931-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296931-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Josette Sheeran talked about food security om a global marketplace. She focused on both urgent responses and long-term, comprehensive solutions to hunger in support of both agricultural development and national, regional and global stability. Following her remarks she responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295727-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295727-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Paul Farmer talked about his book [Partner to the Poor]. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He was interviewed at the 27th Miami Book Fair International at Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296686-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296686-9 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Prendergast profiles people (famous and not) who decided to get off the sidelines and become engaged in helping Africans fight against genocide, rape, and the use of child soldiers. He spoke at Barnes and Noble Booksellers in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296240-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296240-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Greg Mortenson was the recipient of the Fall for the Book's 2010 Mason Award, which recognizes authors who have made extraordinary contributions to bringing literature to a wide reading public. He is the author of [Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace... One School At A Time] and [Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace with Books, Not Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan]. Mr. Mortenson showed videos during his lecture. Greg Mortenson is the co-founder of the nonprofit Central Asia Institute, whose mission is "to promote and support community-based education, especially for girls, in remote regions of northern Pakistan and Afghanistan," and the founder of Pennies for Peace, which seeks to "educate American children about the world beyond their experience and how they can make a positive impact on a global scale, one penny at a time." Greg Mortenson's appearance in the Concert Hall of George Mason University's Center for the Arts was supported by the George Mason University Chapter of Amnesty International, Mason's Afghan Student Union, and Mason's Pakistan Students Association. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295805-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295805-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Husain Haqqani and others talked about recent flooding in Pakistan, the country's needs and requirements, relief and reconstruction efforts made thus far by the Pakistani government, and the mechanisms established to ensure an efficient use of resources dedicated to flood response. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295794-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295794-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Anti-hunger and poverty advocate the Reverend David Beckmann talked about eliminating world hunger. An economist and ordained Lutheran minister, he was named a World Food Prize laureate in June 2010. The award, established in 1986 by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Norman Borlaug, is considered the Nobel Prize equivalent for food and agriculture. The Reverend Beckmann has led Bread for the World since 1991, and is the 2010 co-winner with Jo Luck, founder of Heifer International, for their "landmark achievements in building two of the world's foremost grassroots organizations leading the charge to end hunger and poverty for millions of people around the world," the World Food Prize said. In honoring them, the organization "recognizes the critical efforts of NGOs in mobilizing and empowering everyday citizens to end hunger in communities around the world." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295426-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295426-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dan Feldman briefed reporters and answered questions on humanitarian relief efforts for flood victims in Pakistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295253-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295253-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Brigadier General Michael Nagata briefed reporters and answered questions on flood relief efforts in Pakistan being carried out by the U.S. military. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295174-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295174-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dan Feldman briefed reporters and answered questions about his recent trip to Pakistan, where, according to United Nations estimates, about 17 million people have been affected by recent floods and six million lack basic shelter. Topics included foreign aid donations in response to the disaster. Two other State Department officials also participated in the briefing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295144-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295144-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Greg Mortenson talked about the political and economic impact of the recent floods on Pakistan and the education of females in the public schools. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Current political cartoons were shown at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295137-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295137-3 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Clinton and several foreign leaders addressed the United Nations General Assembly on the humanitarian situation resulting from recent flooding in Pakistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295112-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295112-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Rajiv Shah talked about the Haiti recovery effort as the six-month anniversary of the earthquake approached, including both success stories and remaining challenges. He outlined the significant reform efforts underway at USAID aimed at modernizing the agency in order to achieve President Barack Obama's development vision and meet the administration's foreign policy and national security priorities. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294141-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294141-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Relief and reconstruction workers and officials talked about humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti after a devastating earthquake several months earlier. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293896-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293896-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about disaster relief efforts and progress in Haiti following it 7.0 magnitude earthquake on January 12, 2010. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293599-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293599-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The National Endowment for Democracy presented the Dalai Lama with the Democracy Service Medal in recognition of the Tibetan spiritual leader's commitment to advancing the principles of democracy and human dignity. The Dalai Lama in his remarks talked about the history of the struggles of the Tibetan people in the past 50 years. He also reviewed how he came to believe in an "open" versus "authoritarian" society - particularly Indian democracy versus Chinese communism. Following his acceptance speech, he responded to questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292175-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292175-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jay Newton-Small, [Time Magazine] Washington Correspondent, talked about her recent trip to Haiti where she spent two weeks in Port-au-Prince covering the relief efforts. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292089-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292089-5 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives from 14 countries participated in a conference on aid efforts for Haiti, which was struck by a 7.0 earthquake on January 12, 2010. Speakers included Stephen Harper and Jean-Max Bellerive. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291641-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291641-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Suzy DeFrancis of the Red Cross talked about relief efforts for Haiti earthquake victims and how donations to the Red Cross are collected, distributed, and tracked. The American Red Cross has collected $30 million to date. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson previewed Sunday morning shows at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291590-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291590-5 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jose Serra talked by phone from Miami on the current situation in Haiti and the difficulties in getting help to people. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291391-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291391-5 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Will the U.S commitment to help Haiti be long-term?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291391-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291391-2 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Haitian President Preval spoke to reporters and answered questions about relief efforts for Haiti. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291394-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291394-2 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama announced that former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will lead fundraising for additional aid to earthquake victims in Haiti. In his remarks he stated, "By coming together in this way, these two leaders send an unmistakable message to the people of Haiti and to the people of the world." Both former presidents made brief remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291390-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291390-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Irene Khan, secretary general of Amnesty International, talked about her book [The Unheard Truth: Poverty and Human Rights] (W.W. Norton & Co.; October 15, 2009). She argues that human rights and poverty are directly connected and that improving human rights around the world is necessary to eradicate global poverty which is perpetuated by corruption, disenfranchisement and other social ills. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289832-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289832-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT In response to the earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, U.S. aid workers and rescue teams were sent to Haiti to assist that country in their relief efforts. The State Department briefed reporters on its coordination of relief efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291296-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291296-2 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT