http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/1010239 John Prendergast's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sun, 19 May 2013 19:08:04 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=1010239&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/1010239 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} Witnesses testified on the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda's involvement in the eastern Congo, where U.N. Security Council experts had alleged Rwandan support of rebels against the Congolese army. State Department official Johnnie Carson defended U.S. policy in the region and said that the Obama administration had worked closely with international partners to resolve crises in the region. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309893-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309893-1 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:14:53 GMT Panelists discussed the various components and benefits of the proposed Youth PROMISE Act. They focused of efforts to reduce crime in communities, law enforcement, poverty, and the juvenile justice system. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305106-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305106-1 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:03:32 GMT Witnesses testified on the independence of and insecurity in Sudan and South Sudan. Committee members discussed U.S. policies toward Sudan and South Sudan, including how the two countries can share oil revenues and Sudan's continued presence on the list of countries that provide support to international terrorism. In the first panel, Princeton Lyman and Nancy Lindborg detailed the continuing humanitarian crisis in South Sudan. Ms. Lindborg warned that if the current restriction on aid is not lifted, the nation could be faced with famine by April. During the second panel, George Clooney testified about his visit to Southern Sudan, describing an atmosphere of fear amongst the residents due to attacks allegedly perpetrated by Sudan President Omar Hassan Ahmad Al-Bashir. These attacks, he said, have driven many people to live in caves. A short video of Clooney's trip to the area was also played for the committee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304911-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304911-1 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:06:21 GMT John Prendergast and Michael Mattocks talked about their joint memoir. When he was 20-years old Mr. Prendergast, a human rights activist and co-founder of the Enough Project, became a Big Brother to Mr. Mattocks when the latter was a homeless 7-year-old in Washington, D.C. They were interviewed by Ann Curry and also responded to questions from members of the audience at McNally Jackson Books in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300955-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300955-1 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 23:01:27 GMT The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa heard testimony on Eastern Congo, and the problems facing it since the war ended in 2003. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298380-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298380-1 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:04:16 GMT Following their return from Sudan, George Clooney and John Prendergast talked about the political and security situation in advance of southern Sudan's independence referendum in January 2011. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295955-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295955-1 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 04:00:42 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) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296240-1 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 01:57:22 GMT A hearing was held on steps that China and other countries could take to pressure the Sudanese government to solve the crisis in Darfur. The panelists focused on the opportunity presented by the importance to China of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Witnesses included high school students, Olympic athletes, a Darfuri refugee who was taken hostage while serving as an interpreter for journalists, and humanitarian crisis experts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198546-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198546-1 Fri, 08 Jun 2007 02:35:13 GMT Co-authors Don Cheadle and John Prendergast talked about their book, [Not on Our Watch: The Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond], published by Hyperion. They said the genocide in Darfur has already taken the lives of hundreds of thousands of people and left millions on the verge of starvation. They also presented strategies for improving the situation there and described talking with presidential candidates who have made the Darfur crisis a part of their platforms. The authors responded to audience members' questions. Don Cheadle is an actor who has appeared in such movies as [Traffic], [Crash], and [Hotel Rwanda], for which he was nominated for an Academy Award. John Prendergast is one of the leaders of the ENOUGH project, which works to prevent genocide and mass violence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198004-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198004-1 Sat, 12 May 2007 23:00:22 GMT The House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on genocide in Sudan's Darfur region, and the U.S. response to the violence in the region. Among the topics they addressed were the deployment of United Nations peacekeeping forces in the region, past and present resistance by the Sudanese government to international agreements on ending ethnic and sectarian violence, and the impact of the genocide on the African continent. Witnesses also talked about humanitarian issues and foreign aid. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197689-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197689-1 Fri, 20 Apr 2007 03:08:59 GMT Mr. Prendergast talked about the current situation in Sudan as well as the U.S. and international roles there. He wrote about his recent experiences in Darfur in the November 19 [Washington Post]. He was director of African Affairs for the Clinton administration National Security Council. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195026-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195026-5 Sun, 26 Nov 2006 14:34:02 GMT A rally was held on the National Mall before the U.S. Capitol to raise public awareness of genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan and to put public pressure on the administration to take action. The rally included thousands of protesters from across religious and political divides along with celebrities and politicians who carried various signs demanding stronger measures by the Bush administration to end the violence in the region. Several participants were not identified. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192217-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192217-1 Mon, 01 May 2006 05:59:27 GMT A bipartisan conference was held on "Human Rights: Uncommon Leadership for Common Values." Participants discussed aiding the disadvantage through bipartisan leadership and the mobilization from all sectors of society. The event was held at Georgetown University's Gaston Hall. During the third panel of the morning, General Clark and Professor Gompert participated in a panel titled "Putting the 'Never' in 'Never Again:' Halting Genocide." They spoke about Western involvement in Africa and Serbian involvement in "ethnic cleansing" in Kosovo. Following their discussion, the panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Mr. Prendergast moderated the panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189708-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189708-2 Thu, 03 Nov 2005 23:46:59 GMT Following opening remarks by survivors of genocide at the second national student leadership conference and call to action for Darfur, panelists talked about ethnic and political violence in Sudan, international efforts to end the violence and aid refugees, the brutality of tribal fighting in the region, and future challenges of bringing humanitarian aid and establishing human rights in Darfur. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188454-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188454-1 Wed, 24 Aug 2005 07:54:04 GMT A panel from The Judicial Issues Forum of the Brookings Governance Studies Program talked about the situation in Sudan, international calls for Sudanese accountability in cases of genocide, and the role International Criminal Court in pursuing the issue in the world community. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185664-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185664-1 Fri, 25 Feb 2005 15:03:18 GMT A State Department official and humanitarian aid organization representatives described their concerns over the security of humanitarian aid workers operating for non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Military forces used to protect aid workers, but the concept of war and "enemies" has changed very much since the end of the Cold War. Topics included international humanitarian law and definitions of humanitarian aid. The panelists answered audience members' questions. The Swiss Foundation for World Affairs is part of the School for Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184587-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184587-1 Thu, 25 Nov 2004 03:11:44 GMT Mr. Prendergast spoke about the situation in the Darfur region of Sudan. He discussed the implications of labeling the events in Darfur "genocide," and railed against the failures of both the U.S. and the U.N. to make a more assertive stance against the violence in Sudan. He compared the current conditions and international response in Sudan to the situation in Rwanda in 1994. He described the international community's lack of involvement in Darfur as "hypocritical" in light of statements made following the Rwandan genocide. He accused the Bush administration of repeated "obfuscation" and an unwillingness to take on the political battles that a more aggressive policy might entail. He labeled the President's policy in Sudan as, "Punt, punt, punt." He also spoke about some of the barriers to U.N. intervention in Sudan. Following his remarks, Mr. Prendergast responded to audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183332-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183332-1 Thu, 02 Sep 2004 07:49:35 GMT Participants talked about the growing humanitarian crisis in Darfur, Sudan, violence against residents and refugees by militant Arabs, and world reaction to the situation. Among the topics they addressed were the breadth of the problem, potential solutions, diplomatic and private efforts to relieve the situation, and other international responses. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183140-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183140-1 Thu, 19 Aug 2004 07:30:01 GMT Mr. Prendergast discussed the situation in Sudan, the allegations of genocide, and the role of the U.S. After 21 years of civil war and millions dead and displaced, the Sudanese government has been given a month to disband Muslim militias. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183017-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183017-5 Sun, 08 Aug 2004 13:37:29 GMT Mr. Prendergast talked about the state of affairs in Sudan. He described the situation as a humanitarian crisis, and said that over thirty thousand people had been killed and more than one million displaced as a result of the ongoing civil war in the country. Mr. Prendergast also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181862-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181862-5 Sun, 16 May 2004 13:33:30 GMT