Diamonds and Conflict

Blood diamonds (also called conflict diamonds) are gems that have been used to fund rebel groups in wars in Africa. Charmian Gooch from Global Witness and Amy O'Meara from Amnesty International USA's Business and Human Rights Program examine some of the most pressing issues surrounding the international diamond trade. Charmian Gooch’s work has helped to expose the role of diamonds in funding conflict, and led to the creation of an international diamond certification mechanism, the Kimberly Process. Amy O'Meara works to pressure governments and the diamond industry to address conflict diamonds.