www.diamondfacts.org
Most people are unaware of the role diamonds play in bringing real benefits to people in the countries around the world where diamonds are sourced. It is also in Africa that this same resource has been used to fund conflict. In 2000, a coalition of governments, non-governmental organizations and the diamond industry worked together to address this issue. In 2002, they established the Kimberley Process Certification System, a UN-backed process that has virtually eliminated the trade in conflict diamonds. Today, over 99% of the world's supply of diamonds is from sources free of conflict. org is dedicated to presenting the facts about conflict diamonds, along with how diamonds are driving economic growth and prosperity in countries around the world. Fact #1: An estimated 5 million people have access to appropriate healthcare globally thanks to revenues from diamonds.
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