Conflict Minerals and Promoting Responsible Sourcing in the Education Sector
Learn about conflict minerals such as wolframite, cassiterite, coltan, and gold ore, as well as the history of conflict in eastern Congo. Discover why addressing this issue is crucial, and explore initiatives like the Enough Project's Conflict-Free Campus Initiative. Find out how Middleton Cross Plains Area School District can contribute to creating a conflict-free market and promoting global civic engagement through education.
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Conflict Minerals General Support Statement By: Ellen Bresnick http://www.enoughproject.org/conflict-minerals
Key Questions What is the problem? Why is it important? What can Middleton Cross Plains Area School District do to help?
Conflict Minerals Wolframite - ( for Tungsten) Cassiterite - ( for Tin) http://www.pbs.org/wnet/need-to-know/tag/conflict-minerals/ Coltan - ( for Tantalum) Gold Ore
History of Conflict in eastern Congo 1960 independence from Belgium Inability to establish fair, uncorrupt government First free elections in 2006 http://www.vista-industrial.com/blog/conflict-minerals-explained/
Why is This Important? Armed Groups promote extreme human rights violations 5.4 million deaths - largest death toll since WWII Lack of knowledge within the general public
National Action Section 1502 of the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform Act Mandated reports to Securities and Exchange Commission Consumers have the ability to demand a conflict-free market
Enough Projects Conflict Free Campus Initiative Expressing general support - no liability 19 schools have passed resolutions 175 currently working worldwide
MCPASDs Involvement To educate all students to be contributing members of a global society by inspiring them with a lifelong love of learning, challenging them with rigorous curriculum, and empowering them with 21st century skills. (http://www.mcpasd.k12.wi.us/our-district/about-district/mission/vision/goals) Encourage global civic engagement Educate the general public Uphold and exemplify community and international responsibility
