Enough research associate David Sullivan, who has been heading up our research on conflict minerals, spoke to CNBC about the connection between the illicit mineral trade in Congo, massive human rights abuses, and our dependency on electronic devices like cell phones, computers, and rechargeable batteries. Don’t miss this clip:
The movement to end this deadly trade has begun. Sign the Conflict Minerals Pledge to call on electronic companies to clean up their mineral supply chains, and visit the Come Clean 4 Congo YouTube contest to check out some of the videos people have made to illustrate the connection we all have to the conflict in Congo.