Unlike other retailers who stop at conflict-free, Whiteflash seeks to address the real problem, the people suffering in Africa. “These people are among the world’s poorest. Diamonds are vital to their economic stability. We must stop the exploitation by those in charge, not boycott innocent people into further poverty.”
Though dramatically reduced in recent years, hot spots of conflict and suffering remain in Africa. Whiteflash initiated the Dreams of Africa program as a way for shoppers to be proactive. You can visit the website at www.dreamsofafrica.org.
Whiteflash and Dreams of Africa have dedicated to publish the most recent news on Conflict Diamonds for the public. Here are DreamsofAfrica.org’s top stories:
Firm to Mine Marange, Zim Agrees to Monitoring Scheme
Diamonds From Cote d’Ivoire Fund Hezbollah
TRADE ALERT: Rapaport Bans Zimbabwe Diamonds
UN Distributes Voter Lists in Cote d’Ivoire for Upcoming Election
U.S. Dpt. of State Issues Statement on Zimbabwe
Kimberly Process Chair Defends Recent Decision Not to Suspend Zimbabwe
Conflict Diamonds’ Deadly Toll
Prosecutors Look Forward to Questioning Taylor
Human Rights Groups Blast KP for Failure to Suspend Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Spared by KP
Investigative TV Program Documents Zimbabwe Smuggling Operations
Israel: We Do Not Trade Rough with Non-KP Members
WDC President: KP Needs to End Sterile Debate, Tackle Humanitarian Issue
Final KP Review Mission Report Calls Zimbabwe to Suspend Self from KP
Africa’s Diamond Trade Under Scrutiny
Minister says Zimbabwe has Complied with Kimberley Process
