Small Wars Journal

Empowering Local Village Elders and Women in Afghanistan

Mon, 04/05/2010 - 4:37pm
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Empowering Local Village Elders and Women in Afghanistan

Please join us to hear a detailed presentation by Claire Russo, a former U.S. Marine officer, as she discusses her efforts in RC-East to improve local dispute resolution by empowering local village elders. She will also discuss the role of Female Engagement Teams in Afghanistan as part of the counterinsurgency effort.

Guest Speaker:

Claire Russo

ISW Contributor

Former U.S. Marine officer

When:

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

0845 - 0900

Registration and light breakfast

0900 -- 1030

Presentation by Claire Russo

Where:

Institute for the Study of War

Rooftop conference room

1616 P St NW (entrance)

Washington, DC 20036

RSVP:

RSVP@understandingwar.org

(202) 293-5550