Travel Guide |
June 19, 2006


EAC hosts conference on July 2nd in Los Angeles

The Ethiopian Americans Council (EAC) presents:


“Protecting the Democratic rights of the Ethiopian People: Reflection and Next Steps”:


Plan ahead your July 4th weekend to attend a unique forum During Ethiopian Soccer Tournament


Sunday July 2nd 2006


Hilton Los Angeles Airport, 5711 West Century Boulevard Los Angeles California.

Keynote speaker: Honorable Ana Gomes



Head of the 2005 European Union’s Observer Mission to Ethiopia and member of the
European Parliament


“Reflections on the 2005 Ethiopian Parliamentary Elections.”


Mr. Gregory Simpkins

A Professional Staff Member for the U.S. House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operation and adviser to the Chairman on Africa policy.


“The Importance of HR 4423 in the Democratization process in today’s Ethiopia “


Professor Alemayehu (Al) Mariam

Professor in the Department of Political Science at California State University, San Bernardino and a defense attorney.


“Engaging Ethiopian Americans in U.S politics: Awakening a Sleeping Giant”


Dr. Paulos Milkias

A former Canada Council Doctoral Fellow is a professor of Humanities and Political Science at Marianopolis College/Concordia University in Montreal, Canada.


“The Role of Civil Society in Promoting Democracy and Human Rights in Ethiopia.”

Ms Menna Demessie

Doctoral Student Political Science Department and Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
University of Michigan


“Building Ethiopian Americans Constituency and Coalition at the Grassroots Level”

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