| December 2011 |
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PRESS RELEASE |
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World Diamond Council expresses regret at decision by global witness to leave Kimberley Process
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December 5, 2011 / New York, USA
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| November 2011 |
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PRESS RELEASE |
| WDC describes 2011 KP Plenary meeting as 'historic success,' welcomes U.S. and South African agreement to lead in 2012/13 |
November 3, 2011 / Kinshasa - DRC
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PRESS RELEASE |
| World Diamond Council Welcomes agreement in Kinshasa enabling export of rough diamonds from Marange region |
November 1, 2011 / Kinshasa - DRC
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| October 2011 |
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PRESS RELEASE |
| WDC President notes progress toward Marange agreement in speech to Kimberley Process Plenary Meeting in Kinshasa |
October 31, 2011 / Kinshasa - DRC
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| June 2011 |
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PRESS RELEASE |
| Participants at public WDC meeting in Las Vegas express support for robust Kimberley Process |
June 6, 2011 / Las Vegas, USA
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| May 2011 |
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PRESS RELEASE |
| Prominent Civil rights leader to join WDC panel presentation at JCK Show |
May 17, 2011 / New York, USA
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| February 2011 |
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PRESS RELEASE |
| A Statement by the World Diamond Council |
February 3, 2011 / New York, USA
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| January 2011 |
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PRESS RELEASE |
| Ari Epstein and Mark Jenkins join WDC Board of Directors |
January 24, 2011 / New York, USA
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| November 2010 |
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PRESS RELEASE |
| Kimberley Process must remain inclusive to succeed, says WDC President in address to 2010 KP Plenary |
November 1, 2010 / Jerusalem, Israel
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| October 2010 |
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PRESS RELEASE |
| World Diamond Council launches upgraded website |
October 28, 2010 / New York, USA
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PRESS RELEASE |
| World Diamond Council welcomes dropping of charges against Zimbabwe human rights activist |
October 22, 2010 / New York, USA
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| July 2010 |
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PRESS RELEASE |
| World Diamond Council Concludes 7th Annual Meeting with KP Agreement on Export of Diamonds from Marange |
July 15, 2010 / St. Petersburg, Russia
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PRESS RELEASE |
| WDC President: KP Coalition of Government, Business and Civil Society Critical to Future of Diamond Industry |
July 15, 2010 / 7th Annual Meeting of the World Diamond Council
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PRESS RELEASE |
| CIBJO President: Jewelry Industry Advanced in Integration of CSR Principles |
July 15, 2010 / 7th Annual Meeting of the World Diamond Council
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PRESS RELEASE |
| WDC President Lauds Release of Zimbabwe Human Rights Activist |
July 13, 2010 / World Diamond Council
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| June 2010 |
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PRESS RELEASE |
| WDC Calls for Continued Dialogue and Cooperation on KP |
June 25, 2010 / Intersessional Meeting of the KPCS
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NEWS |
| Giving back: From aid to trade |
June 24, 2010 / National Jeweler
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| WDC President: "Amend KP decision-making process" |
June 21, 2010 / Intersessional Meeting of the KPCS
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PRESS RELEASE |
| WDC condemns intimidation of NGOs in Zimbabwe |
June 4, 2010 / World Diamond Council
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| May 2010 |
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PRESS RELEASE |
| WDC Begins Registration For 7th Annual Meeting in Russia July 14-15 |
May 3, 2010 / World Diamond Council
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| January 2010 |
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PRESS RELEASE |
| WDC calls for industry to increase vigilance of potential trade in Marange diamonds |
January 27, 2010 / World Diamond Council
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PRESS RELEASE |
| Industry Associations Coalition Meets with U.S. State Department, Urges Tough Action on Zimbabwe and KP Reforms |
January 22, 2010 / Industry Associations Coalition
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PRESS RELEASE |
| WDC urges KP to appoint Special Monitor in Zimbabwe |
January 15, 2010 / World Diamond Council
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| November 2009 |
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PRESS RELEASE |
| WDC Supports Immediate Action to Address Marange Diamonds in Zimbabwe |
November 6, 2009 / World Diamond Council
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NEWS |
| Kimberley Process Final Communique |
November 5, 2009 / Kimberley Process P lenary
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| WDC Calls on KP Leaders to Reinvigorate Process |
November 2, 2009 / Kimberley Process Plenary
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| August 2009 |
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PRESS RELEASE |
| WDC Calls for Action on Zimbabwe |
August 26, 2009 / World Diamond Council
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| July 2009 |
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News |
| Team Monitoring Diamond Trade Rebukes Zimbabwe |
July 8, 2009 / The New York Times
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| June 2009 |
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PRESS RELEASE |
| KP Chair Report |
| June 25, 2009 / Intersessional Meeting of KPCS |
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| May 2009 |
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News
WDC Condemns Human Rights Violations, Demands Action |
| May 3, 2009 / WDC Chair Speech at 2009 CIBJO Congress |
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| April 2009 |
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News
KP Chair's Statement on High Level Envoy Visit to Zimbabwe |
| April 16, 2009 / Kimberley Process Secretariat - Namibia |
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| March 2009 |
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News
KP Chair's Statement on Situation in Marange Diamond Fields, Zimbabwe |
| March 26, 2009 / Kimberley Process Secretariat - Namibia |
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| December 2008 |
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Press Release
WDC calls for concerted international action to halt theft of natural resources in Zimbabwe |
| December 10, 2008 / World Diamond Council |
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KP Chair's Statement on Role of Diamonds Fueling Conflict |
| December 11, 2008 / 63rd Session of United Nations General Assembly |
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Breaking the Link Between the Illicit Transaction of Diamonds and Armed Conflict |
| December 5, 2008 / UNGA Resolution A/63/L.52 |
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| November 2008 |
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Press Release
KP Unity of Purpose Strengthened in Addressing Issues Posed by Alluvial Sector in West Africa |
| November 3-6 2008 / 2008 Kimberley Process Plenary |
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For Us To Do Nothing Is To Betray Millions of Innocent and Vulnerable People |
| November 3, 2008 / WDC Chair Address to Kimberley Process Plenary |
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| July 2008 |
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News
CELEBRATING 5 YEARS OF KIMBERLEY PROCESS |
| July 1, 2008 / World Diamond Council 6th Annual Meeting |
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News
World Diamond Council Gala Dinner |
| July 1, 2008 / World Diamond Council 6th Annual Meeting |
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News
Speech by Mr. Freddy J. Hanard, CEO of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre |
| July 1, 2008 / World Diamond Council 6th Annual Meeting |
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News
The 5th Anniversary of the Kimberley Process |
| July 1, 2008 / World Diamond Council 6th Annual Meeting |
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Chairman’s Report |
| July 1, 2008 / World Diamond Council 6th Annual Meeting |
| June 2008 |
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News
KP Chair Report |
| June 17, 2008 / Intersessional meeting of KPCS |
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| NOVEMBER 2007 |
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Press Release
2007 plenary in Brussels further consolidates the Kimberley Process |
| November 08, 2007 / 2007 Kimberley Process Plenary |
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Valedictory remarks of Mr Karel Kovanda |
| November 08, 2007 / 2007 Kimberley Process Plenary |
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Address to Kimberley Process Plenary |
| November 05, 2007 / 2007 Kimberley Process Plenary |
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| OCTOBER 2007 |
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Press Release
Speech by the President of Liberia: The sustainable use of Liberia’s diamond resources |
| October 15, 2007 / 2007 Antwerp Diamond Conference |
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| JUNE 2007 |
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Press Release
Kimberley Process: key players meet to strengthen efforts against conflict diamonds |
| June 11, 2007 / European Commission |
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| MAY 2007 |
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Press Release
Kimberley Process review visit to Zimbabwe to assess implementation of scheme to combat conflict diamonds |
| May 31, 2007 / European Commission |
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News
Living Up To Diamonds…We All Have a Role to Play |
| May 10, 2007 / Idex Online |
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Press Release
WDC Renews Call for Continued Support of the Kimberley Process through Collective Partnership of all Stakeholders |
| May 10, 2007 / World Diamond Council |
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Press Release
Chairman's Report |
| May 10, 2007 / World Diamond Council |
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News
WDC: Industry's future rests on ethics, transparency |
| May 10, 2007 / National Jeweler |
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Press Release
Kimberley Process: Liberia enters the diamond trade |
| May 05, 2007 / European Union |
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News
Liberia re-launches diamond trade after embargo ends |
| May 01, 2007 / Boston Globe |
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| APRIL 2007 |
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Press Release
Liberia Diamond Ban Lifted: Vigilance Needed to Ensure Diamonds Promote Development |
| April 30, 2007 / Global Witness and Partnership Africa Canada |
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UN Lifts Ban on Liberia's Diamond Exports |
| April 27, 2007 / Diamonds.net |
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Press Release
Security Council Lifts Ban on Liberian Diamonds, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1753 |
| April 27, 2007 / United Nations Security Council |
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News
UN lifts Liberia diamond sale ban |
| April 27, 2007 / BBC News |
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News
Diamond Industry to Reaffirm Kimberley Commitment |
| April 12, 2007 / Idex Online |
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News
WDC Seeks to Strengthen Commitment to Kimberley Process |
| April 12, 2007 / Diamonds.net |
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Press Release
Unprecedented Working Group on Conflict Diamonds |
| April 11, 2007 / World Diamond Council |
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Press Release
Kimberley Process: Commission welcomes boost to diamond scheme transparency |
| April 02, 2007 / European Union |
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| MARCH 2007 |
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Press Release
WORLD DIAMOND COUNCIL ANNOUNCES FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING |
| March 13, 2007 / World Diamond Council |
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| FEBRUARY 2007 |
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Press Release
WDC Responds to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announcement of seizure of smuggled diamonds |
| February 09, 2007 / World Diamond Council |
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News
Blood-diamond talks hint at Darfur solution |
| February 05, 2007 / Chicago Sun Times |
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Press Release
Izhakoff Address at Rapaport Conference |
| February 05, 2007 / World Diamond Council |
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Press Release
Survey Shows that U.S. Jewelers Reassuring Consumers about Conflict Diamonds |
| February 05, 2007 / World Diamond Council |
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News
How to shop smart for a girl's best friend |
| February 02, 2007 / USA Today |
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| JANUARY 2007 |
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News
Stones of Contention |
| January 28, 2007 / The Telegraph |
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Kimberley Process: Speech on the occasion of the pre-screening of the film Blood Diamond |
| January 23, 2007 / European Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighbourhood Policy |
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State Dept. says Industry a 'Good Partner' on Conflict Diamonds |
| January 15, 2007 / JCKOnline |
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News
Brilliant Healing Power |
| January 12, 2007 / New York Sun |
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News
Blood Diamonds' Many Facets |
| January 11, 2007 / The News & Observer |
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News
Ghana Will Pass KP Inspection |
| January 09, 2007 / IDEX Online |
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| DECEMBER 2006 |
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Press Release
WDC Chairman's New Year's Message |
| December 29, 2006 / World Diamond Council |
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News
Blood Diamonds: A River or a Droplet? |
| December 27, 2006 / The Washington Post |
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Press Release
World Diamond Council Encourages Retailer Participation in NGO Survey |
| December 22, 2006 / World Diamond Council |
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News
Industry Reps Tell Retailers: Prepare for NGO Conflict-Diamond Survey |
| December 22, 2006 / National Jeweler |
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News
Conflict Diamonds Account for 0.1 to 0.2% of Diamond Trade |
| December 21, 2006 / Tacy Ltd |
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News
U.N. Council Renews Liberia Diamond Ban |
| December 20, 2006 / The New York Times |
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Press Release
Kimberley Process--Fighting Blood Diamonds |
| December 19, 2006 / European Commission |
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News
Sierra Leone frets over 'Blood Diamond' image |
| December 18, 2006 / Reuters |
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News
'Blood Diamond': The Way it Was |
| December 15, 2006 / Washington Post |
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News
Blood Diamond tells a necessary story |
| December 14, 2006 / The Philadelphia Examiner |
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News
Jewelers react to film about conflict diamonds |
| December 08, 2006 / MSNBC |
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News
Russell Simmons raising money for Africa |
| December 06, 2006 / The Washington Post |
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Press Release
Simmons Jewelry Company Delegation to South Africa and Botswana Returns from Fact-Finding Mission |
| December 06, 2006 / Simmons Jewelry Company |
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News
Diamonds Symbolize Healthcare, Education and Empowerment |
| December 05, 2006 / Education and Empowerment |
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Diamond trade now not like film, officials say |
| December 05, 2006 / MSNBC.com |
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Press Release
Press Conference by Botswana President on Diamond Certification Press Conference by Botswana President on Diamond Certification Press Conference by Botswana President on Diamond Certification |
| December 04, 2006 / United Nations Department of Public Information |
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Diamond Biz Braces for Film Fallout |
| December 04, 2006 / Womens Wear Daily |
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Press Release
US Statement on UNGA Conflict Diamond Resolution |
| December 04, 2006 / Statement by Barbara M. Barrett, Senior Adviser, for the United Nations General Assembly |
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News
Blood Diamond' stokes fears of gem backlash |
| December 04, 2006 / The Boston Globe |
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General Assembly backs Kimberley Process to prevent diamonds from funding conflict |
| December 04, 2006 / United Nations Centre News |
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Press Release
The Role of Diamonds in Fueling Conflict Breaking the Link Between the Illicit Transaction of Rough Diamonds and Armed Conflict |
| December 04, 2006 / President of Botswana Festus Mogae, addressing the United Nations General Assembly |
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News
Blood Diamond in the Rough |
| December 03, 2006 / USA TODAY |
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Hollywoods Multifaceted Cause du Jour |
| December 03, 2006 / The New York Times |
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A Pioneer Out of Necessity |
| December 01, 2006 / Financial Times |
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News
Diamonds arent forever |
| December 01, 2006 / Fortune Magazine |
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News
Russell Simmons - Russell in Africa |
| December 01, 2006 / YouTube |
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Press Release
International Diamond Industry Supports Amnesty International in its Call to Consumers to Demand Conflict-Free Diamonds |
| December 01, 2006 / World Diamond Council |
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| NOVEMBER 2006 |
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News
Blood Diamonds are largely contained |
| November 30, 2006 / Mail & Guardian Online |
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Hollywood Plays Rough With Diamonds |
| November 20, 2006 / Time Magazine |
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Mogae Criticizes Campaigns Against Botswana Diamond Mining |
| November 14, 2006 / Index Online |
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Pres. Mogae: Diamonds Play Major Role in Botswanas Transformation |
| November 13, 2006 / Rapaport News |
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Press Release
Positive Outcomes at Kimberley Process Plenary Meeting |
| November 13, 2006 / Partnership Africa Canada and Global Witness |
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Press Release
Diamond Industry Hails Success of Conflict Conference |
| November 09, 2006 / World Diamond Council |
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Press Release
Kimberley Process Final Communique |
| November 09, 2006 / Kimberley Process |
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News
Are Blood Diamonds Forever |
| November 08, 2006 / Business Day |
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News
Flows of blood diamonds, arms ebb in West Africa |
| November 07, 2006 / Reuters |
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News
WDC: Failure of the Kimberley Process is not an option |
| November 06, 2006 / National Jeweler |
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| OCTOBER 2006 |
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News
Killing Kimberley? Conflict Diamonds and Paper Tigers |
| October 31, 2006 / Partnership Africa Canada |
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Press Release
World Diamond Council Stands with Partnership Africa Canada and Renews Call to Kimberley Process Participants |
| October 30, 2006 / World Diamond Council |
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News
UN Council Keeps Ban on Liberian Diamond Export |
| October 20, 2006 / Reuters |
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News
Brazilian Diamond Exports Resumed |
| October 12, 2006 / Tacy ltd |
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Press Release
WDC Supports UN Recommendation to Improve Security of Diamond Trade and Alert Industry of Diamonds Originating from Ghana |
| October 12, 2006 / World Diamond Council Press Release |
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WDC U.N. NGOs concerned over Ivory Coast rough-diamond smuggling |
| October 09, 2006 / National Jeweler |
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In a rare interview De Beers chairman Nicky Oppenheimer says the industry has largely eliminated the problem of conflict diamonds. |
| October 08, 2006 / Newsweek |
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News
WDC: Despite successes CDTA and KP need improvement |
| October 02, 2006 / National Jeweler |
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| SEPTEMBER 2006 |
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News
Conflict Diamonds: Agency Actions Needed to Enhance Implementation of the Clean Diamond Act |
| September 29, 2006 / United States Government Accountability Office |
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Press Release
The World Diamond Council Responds to GAO Report |
| September 29, 2006 / World Diamond Council Press Release |
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Press Release
Letter to Kimberley Process Chair and Participants Regarding Ivory Coast |
| September 29, 2006 / World Diamond Council |
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News
Diamonds are a Force for Positive Change |
| September 28, 2006 / IDEX Online |
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News
Peace Diamonds |
| September 15, 2006 / Wall Street Journal Europe |
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Letter dated 13 September 2006 from the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1572 (2004) concerning Cote dIvoire addressed to the President of the Security Council |
| September 13, 2006 / United Nations Security Council |
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Press Release
Diamond industry launches DiamondFacts.org website |
| September 05, 2006 / Wall Street Journal Europe |
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News
Gem biz is going for Blood: Diamond biz polishes image before pic bow |
| September 05, 2006 / Variety Magazine Los Angeles |
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Media Talk: The Good Side of Diamonds; Before a Movie Shows the Bad |
| September 04, 2006 / The New York Times |
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| AUGUST 2006 |
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News
Conflict: The Sixth C |
| August 30, 2006 / Canadian Diamonds |
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News
Sierra Leone eyes a golden future |
| August 20, 2006 / BBC News |
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News
WDC releases conflict diamond confidence pack |
| August 01, 2006 / National Jeweler |
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| JULY 2006 |
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News
At this lab no stone is left unturned or unmarked |
| July 05, 2006 / The New York Times |
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| JUNE 2006 |
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News
Diamonds are for terror |
| June 25, 2006 / Sunday Mail |
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News
Guilt-free diamonds sparkle brighter for ethical shoppers |
| June 17, 2006 / The Times |
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News
Global Witness |
| June 07, 2006 / Idexonline.com |
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| MAY 2006 |
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News
Industry prepares to fight negative press about "Blood Diamonds" |
| May 25, 2006 / Professional Jeweler |
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News
The diamond industry creates educational campaign on conflict diamonds |
| May 16, 2006 / Professional Jeweler |
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News
Industry unites to educate public on conflict diamonds |
| May 15, 2006 / National Jeweler |
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Press Release
The diamond industry unites to create impactful educational campaign on conflict diamonds |
| May 15, 2006 / World Diamond Council Press Release |
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| FEBRUARY 2006 |
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Hollywood blood diamonds predate industry actions |
| February 07, 2006 / Rapaport |
