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SUMMARY:Foreign Policy Delegation Reception and Information Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 5\, 2023 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST\n\n\nNorthern Kentucky Chamber Of Commerce\n300 Buttermilk Pike Suite 330\nFt. Mitchell\, KY 41017\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for this reception and information exchange as the NKY Chamber of Commerce\, in partnership with the World Affairs Council – Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky\, hosts a 20-member delegation from the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) for a discussion on US Foreign Policy Decision Making. \n\nThe program will look at foreign policy from a local level perspective\, immigration in the Midwest\, and tariffs in the Midwest. Program objectives include: \n\n•    Examine the process and key players in formulating\, articulating and implementing foreign policy in the U.S. federal system. \n•    Review U.S. foreign policy priorities and trends in U.S. international relations. \n•    Explore the domestic political and economic forces that influence U.S. foreign policy decisions \n•    Discuss how social media is transforming the practice and formation of foreign policy. \n\nMembers of the 20-member delegation are traveling from a multitude of countries\, including Argentina\, Bangladesh\, Djibouti\, Estonia\, Fiji\, Finland\, France\, Japan\, Kyrgyz Republic\, Lebanon\, Republic of Korea\, Republic of Turkiye\, South Africa\, Taiwan\, Thailand\, and Tunisia. \n\nThe International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program. Through short-term visits to the United States\, current and emerging foreign leaders in a variety of fields experience this country firsthand and cultivate lasting relationships with their American counterparts. Professional meetings reflect the participants’ professional interests and support the foreign policy goals of the United States. Each year nearly 5\,000 International Visitors come to the U.S. on the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). \n\nDELEGATE PARTICIPANT LIST \n  \nMs. Martina GUARNASCHELLI  (Argentina) \nSecretary of Embassy and Third Class Consul\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs \nMr. Tanzim ANWAR (Bangladesh)\nDiplomatic Correspondent\, Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha\, National News Agency of Bangladesh \nMr. Mahdi OBSIEH BOUH (Djibouti)\nDirector of Bilateral Affairs\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation \nMs. Helen NEIDER VEERME (Estonia)\nAdvisor on Strategic Border Management Cooperation\, Estonian Police and Border Guard Board \nMs. Telupe TEPAUKIE (Fiji)\nUN Desk Officer/Acting Senior Adviser-UN Division\, Government of Tuvalu \nMr. Tero Heikki Artturi SUONIEMI (Finland)\nForeign and Security Policy Advisor to Green Party\, Foreign and Security Policy Advisor to Green Party \nMs. Christina Rebecca OKELLO (France)\nBilingual reporter\, Radio France Internationale \nProf. Tomohiko SATAKE (Japan)\nAssociate Professor\, Department of International Politics\, Economics and Communication\, Aoyama Gakuin University \nMs. Tolkunai ERKINBEK KYZY (Kyrgyz Republic)\nAttaché/Desk Officer for U.S.A.\, Third Political Department\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic \nMs. Albina SUINALIEVA (Kyrgyz Republic) \nThird Secretary of Economic Diplomacy Department\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic \nMr. George EL JALLAD (Lebanon)\nHead of the Americas/UN Desk\, Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants\, Beirut Lebanon \nMr. Gi Bum KIM (Republic of Korea)\nAssociate Research Fellow\, Korea Institute for Defense Analyses \nMs. Suheyla DEMIR (Republic of Turkiye)\nChief Editor\, World News Desk\, Haber Global TV \nMr. Hakki UYGUR (Republic of Turkiye)\nPresident\, Center for Iranian Studies \nMs. Tsioane MOTSAI (South Africa)\nInternational Relations Coordinator\, African National Congress(ANC) \nMr. Tebogo THOTHELA (South Africa)\nDirector: Parliamentary Counsellor to Gauteng Premier\, Gauteng Office of the Premier \nMr. Fei Fan LIN (Taiwan)\nBoard Member\, New Frontier Foundation \nMr. Yeh Chung LU (Taiwan)\nProfessor and Chair\, Department of Diplomacy\, National Chengchi University \nMr. Pheeradej KUMSAMOOT (Thailand) \nMember\, Bhumjaitai Party \nMr. Taha BOULAARES (Tunisia)\nHead of Department of Multilateral Cooperation at the Directorate General of the International Cooperation\, Ministry of Interior \n  \nLocation \nNorthern Kentucky Chamber Of Commerce \n300 Buttermilk Pike Suite 330 \nFt. Mitchell\, KY 41017 \nSt. Elizabeth Board Room \nEvent Schedule\n8:30am – 9am: Registration/Networking/Breakfast\n9am – 11:00am: Program \n\nPre-registration is required.
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/foreign-policy-delegation-reception-and-information-exchange/
LOCATION:Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce\, 300 Buttermilk Pike #330\, Fort Mitchell\, KY\, 41099
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Diversity,Local
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SUMMARY:Afghanistan: The Women Left Behind
DESCRIPTION:Centennial Series Strategic Issues Forum\nThe World Affairs Council is thrilled to launch its Centennial Series under the theme 100 Years of Global Issues – Looking Back and Look Forward – History Repeating Itself with this important strategic issues forum. \n\nEvent co-sponsored by World Affairs Council\, U.S. Institute of Peace\, and Urban Morgan Institute for Human Rights \nEvent Details: \n\n**Please click here for general registration. \n**Teachers and students are FREE to attend. Please register by clicking here. \nYou are invited to a candid conversation with Belquis Ahmadi\, Senior Program Officer with the U.S. Institute of Peace and a head nurse and administrator in Kabul during the Soviet withdrawal and through the rise of the Taliban. Since 2001\, she has spent years on the ground in Afghanistan leading efforts by USAID\, the Red Cross and other organizations to strengthen women’s rights\, civil society\, the rule of law and democracy\, all to fill the information gap. \nThe 22nd Anniversary of 9/11 has passed. The US withdrawal of combat forces from Afghanistan in 2021\, our nation’s longest war\, took a massive toll in human lives and resources. Those events continue to have a lasting impact for the world and on foreign policy. \nCome with us as we take a look at some of the struggles and successes of nations as they try to rebuild after devastating wars. Belquis will discuss the effects on people’s everyday lives\, women and human rights issues\, and what needs to be done inside Afghanistan to build a case against the Taliban. What is the outlook for Afghanistan\, as the Taliban leadership makes decisions? What will happen to the gains made in education\, women’s rights\, healthcare and infrastructure? How do future foreign policy and relationships in the Middle East look? How does the struggle for democracy play out? In 1923 our predecessor organization had a debate about the Middle East and human rights between Palestine and Turkey. History will repeat itself as we discuss this topic again one hundred years later. \n**Space is limited. Register early.** \n\nBelquis Ahmadi\, U.S. Institute of Peace Biography: \nBelquis Ahmadi has over 20 years of experience working in Afghanistan on issues related to gender\, human rights\, civil society development\, rule of law\, governance and democracy. Ahmadi’s extensive experience includes senior management positions under large USAID programs in Afghanistan\, evaluation of USAID gender and democracy and governance programming\, and analysis and design of gender and human rights programming\, and training and mentoring Afghan civil society and government candidates. She has also published extensively on democracy\, governance and women’s rights in Afghanistan. \nFrom November 2010 to March 2014\, Ahmadi worked on the USAID-funded Regional Afghan Municipalities Program for Urban Populations Regional Command East (RAMP UP)\, implemented in 14 provinces. In this role\, Ahmadi managed the technical work of the program to ensure high quality results and deliverables. In addition\, she developed core skills training modules to integrate and mainstream gender in all aspects of governance\, service delivery\, and leadership to over 200 municipal officials in fourteen provinces. \nFrom 2006 to 2009\, Ahmadi served as senior human rights advisor in Afghanistan. In this role\, she provided leadership and management oversight of resources\, including budget\, planning\, and program monitoring; designed and implemented activities promoting women’s rights through the use of religious arguments\, providing analysis of the Shiite Personal Status Law\, as well as providing advice and guidance in drafting of the Law on Elimination of Violence Against Women; and oversaw the preparation of training materials for programs. \nFrom 2000 to 2004\, Ahmadi served as program coordinator for Global Rights Partners for Justice in Washington D.C.\, managing their Afghanistan program. From 1987 to 1999\, Ahmadi worked for the International Committee of the Red Cross\, CARE International\, and the Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief (ACBAR) in Afghanistan. Ahmadi earned her LLM in International Human Rights Law from Georgetown University Law Center and her LLB of Law from Kabul University. \nPhoto featured above: \nWhen Afghan women step out of their homes\, everywhere they look they see a range of Taliban restrictions affecting all aspects of society and their lives — from education and employment to public services and access to justice. This interactive graphic depicts what they see through their burqas — the breadth of the Taliban’s gender apartheid — and serves as a portal to learning more about Taliban restrictions on women’s social and political life. Along with a description of the types of restrictions the Taliban have imposed\, clicking on an “X” links to USIP’s documentation of the relevant decrees\, orders and edicts issued by the Taliban since they took power in August 2021. \nOriginal artwork by Ahmad Fahim Hakim \nPlease click here for an interactive graphic illustrating how the Taliban are attempting to erase Afghan women from public life.
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/afghanistan-the-women-left-behind/
LOCATION:University of Cincinnati College of Law\, 2925 Campus Green Dr\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45219
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Local,Networking
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SUMMARY:2023 Climate Candidate Forum - Cincinnati Council & School Board
DESCRIPTION:World Affairs Council\, Green Umbrella\, and partners present a candidate forum about climate action and policy in Cincinnati for candidates running for local office. \nJoin us at this public forum where City Council and School Boards candidates will have the opportunity to share their position and plans on issues related to climate\, environmental justice\, and resilience. \nAll Cincinnati City Council and School Board candidates who have successfully filed their petitions have been invited. This event follows up on the “Candidate Education Night: Sustainable Action in Cincinnati” event in July. \nThe event is free and open to candidates\, their staff\, and the general public\, but requires RSVP. Please register at this site and reach out to Savannah Sullivan\, Senior Director of Programs\, with any questions (savannah@greenumbrella.org).  \nWe also invite Cincinnati residents to submit questions they want candidates to answer. Submit your questions here by September 22nd.
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/2023-climate-candidate-forum-cincinnati-council-school-board/
LOCATION:Kentucky
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Global Education,Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T170000
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SUMMARY:Climate Migration with United States Institute of Peace
DESCRIPTION:  \nRegister Here \nThe links between climate change\, conflict\, and human mobility are complex. In 2022\, disasters internally displaced 32.6 million people\, more than at any other time over the last decade. Most of these displacements occurred in areas that are fragile or conflict-prone. In fact\, ninety percent of all refugees come from places that are some of the most vulnerable to climate-related impacts. Right now\, these fragile regions already grapple with increased food insecurity\, unemployment\, and competition over resources – particularly water. In what ways does climate change exacerbate such situations? In what ways may that lead to conflict or forced migration? \nIn partnership with Green Umbrella\, we invite students\, educators\, and community members for an evening exploring Climate Conflict and Climate Migration with Kayly Ober\, Senior Program Officer for U.S. Institute of Peace. \nKayly Ober is a senior program officer for the climate\, environment and conflict program at USIP. In this role\, she leads research and analysis on climate change\, migration and displacement as well as transboundary water and conflict issues. \nPrior to USIP\, she was the senior advocate and program manager of the climate displacement program at Refugees International. She also served as a member of the Task Force on Displacement established under the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change’s Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage. She has worked on climate change and migration issues for more than 15 years\, during which time she has held positions at organizations such as the Asian Development Bank\, the Overseas Development Institute\, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars\, and the World Bank\, where she authored the flagship report “Groundswell: Preparing for Internal Climate Migration.” \nOber holds a master’s in environment and development from the London School of Economics and a bachelor’s in international studies from American University. She is currently completing her doctorate in geography at the University of Bonn\, where her dissertation analyzes policymaking and governance structures around the climate change-adaptation-migration nexus.
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/educator-professional-development-climate-conflict-and-climate-migration-with-united-states-insitute-of-peace/
LOCATION:Kentucky
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Global Education,Social Justice,Virtual,Virtual Seminar
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T210000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL EVENT: Dan Schnur Political Report: July 2024
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nEvent Overview\n\n\nThursday\, July 18th\, 2024\n5:00 p.m. PST/ 8:00 p.m. EDT \nIt’s nearly impossible to find intelligent political analysis in today’s hyper-polarized and ideologically segregated information sphere. From Fox News to MSNBC — political commentators focus more on inflammatory bickering than the deep issues shaping all American political life. The Dan Schnur Political Report offers a different way to consume political information. Dan moves beyond the partisan noise to analyze the core issues and critical headlines shaping our world. Dan not only offers a fresh perspective to understand politics\, he invites everyone into the conversation.
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/virtual-event-dan-schnur-political-report-july-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall":MAILTO:worldaffairs@lawac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T190000
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Deputy Ambassador Axel Dittmann
DESCRIPTION:Deputy Ambassador Axel Dittmann of the German Embassy Washington will be visiting Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky this October!\nDeputy Ambassador Dittmann will discuss the state of U.S. and German trade relations. The event will be October 1st at 5pm at First District Cafe. \nThe event is free for all WAC members and European American Chamber of Commerce (EACC) members. Tickets are $10 for non members. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/save-the-date-fireside-chat-with-deputy-ambassador-axel-dittmann/
LOCATION:First District Cafe\, 525 Scott St\, Covington\, 41011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Local,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T133000
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Today! \nDuring the 2024 year\, the World Affairs Council has continued to provide a wide variety of educational and professional opportunities for students and teachers; fostered impactful international exchanges; and connected our community through inspiring speaker events. The event offers a chance to connect with like-minded individuals passionate about global affairs from throughout the Greater Cincinnati region. \nJoin us as we: \n\nCelebrate the achievements of 2024 and the incredible impact you helped make possible.\nHonor community members whose dedication has made a difference.\nShare stories and highlights of our global and local successes.\nUnveil exciting plans for the year ahead.\n\nWe look forward to reflecting on the 2024 community impact as we could not have done it without your support. \nLooking ahead to 2025\, we remain committed to serving the community\, diminishing boundaries\, and fostering global understanding. Together\, we’ll continue: \n\nCreating international connections.\nRaising awareness of pressing global issues.\nCultivating empathy and understanding in the next generation.\n\nSeats are limited\, so save your spot today and be part of this vital work. \nWe can’t wait to celebrate with you and share how YOU can make a difference! \n 
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/save-the-date-2025-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:The Mercantile Library\, 414 Walnut St #1100\, Cincinnati\, Ohio\, 45202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T193000
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SUMMARY:Youth Leaders for Glocal Impact Celebration
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the recipients of the World Affairs Council’s Youth Leaders for Glocal Impact Grant\, we cordially invite you to Headquarters in Newport\, KY on Wednesday\, May 21st. \nThe Youth Leaders for Glocal Impact Grant in Honor of Richard I. Lauf is a grant opportunity for students\, educators\, and school organizations alike to create or expand on a project that benefitted their school or community based on the United Nations Global Goals. This is Global Impact\, Local Action. \nWe look forward to seeing you there as we hear from the students and educators about their projects in action!
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/youth-leaders-for-glocal-impact-celebration/
LOCATION:Headquarters\, 935 Monmouth St\, Newport\, KY 41071\, KY\, 41071\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Global Education,Local
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251024
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: Mohawk Global Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens soon! \nWe look forward to another partnership with Mohawk Global! \nEven if you’re not familiar with the topic\, this professional development seminar will give you the essential tools understand the complexities of import control regulations! \nDate: Thursday\, October 23 \nLocation: TBD
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/save-the-date-mohawk-global-seminar/
LOCATION:Kentucky
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T200000
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SUMMARY:From Cincinnati to the World: Revolutionary 3D Learning for the Blind
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that a 3D printer in North College Hill is changing the way students learn in East Africa? \n\nJoin us for an inspiring evening at the Cincinnati Art Museum to discover how the Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired is leading a global movement in accessible education. \nWhat started as a local initiative in Cincinnati has evolved into a worldwide network of innovation. Clovernook is now placing 3D printers and custom-designed model kits in classrooms across Kenya\, Ghana\, South Africa\, and Vietnam\, ensuring that blind and visually impaired (BVI) students have the tactile tools they need to succeed. \nWhy Attend? \n\nSee Innovation in Action: Learn how 3D-printed models of regional monuments and geographies are helping students in Kenya connect with their own culture and landscape.\nGlobal Insight: Meet Dominic Kiamba\, a Kenyan-based expert with 20 years of experience\, and learn how international partnerships are creating sustainable educational solutions.\nLocal Impact\, Global Reach: Discover why Cincinnati is a global hub for tactile literacy and how our region is exporting “accessible innovation” to the world.\n\nThis event highlights a core pillar of the World Affairs Council – Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky: the power of citizen diplomacy. By bridging our local expertise with international needs\, we strengthen our region’s identity as a leader in global cooperation and development. \nRegister Now to Secure Your Spot! \nFeatured Speakers: \nSamuel Foulkes\, Director of Braille Production & Accessible Innovation\, Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired: A recipient of a 2025 Kennedy Center Award for their work in cultural accessibility and a board member of the World Affairs Council\, Samuel holds six patents for accessible products. He leads Clovernook’s Tactile Literacy program\, which empowers organizations globally through technology and training. \nDominic Kiamba\, Program Coordinator\, Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (Nairobi): With over 20 years of experience as a disability inclusion expert\, Mr. Kiamba is a leader in advancing Braille literacy across Africa. He works on the ground in Kenya to implement cost-effective\, high-tech solutions that foster independence and education for BVI learners. \nAbout Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired: \nSince 1903\, Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired has been providing life-enriching opportunities and empowering people who are blind or visually impaired to be self-sufficient and full participants in their communities. Clovernook Center’s Braille Printing House is the largest volume printer of braille in the world. Clovernook prints books\, magazines and other materials for the National Library Services and braille patrons worldwide. Additionally\, Clovernook provides Pediatric Low Vision Clinics\, adaptive sports and social activities\, as well as employment opportunities for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. For more information\, visit www.clovernook.org.
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/from-cincinnati-to-the-world-revolutionary-3d-learning-for-the-blind/
LOCATION:Cincinnati Art Museum\, 953 Eden Park Drive\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T190000
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SUMMARY:2026 Council Leadership Meeting Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join the World Affairs Council on June 8th for the 2026 Council Leadership Meeting Opening Reception  5-7 p.m. at TQL Stadium.  \nThere\, Jeff Berding\, Co-CEO of FC Cincinnati\, will discuss making FCC a global brand. 
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/2026-council-leadership-meeting-opening-reception/
LOCATION:TQL Stadium
CATEGORIES:Conference,Discussion,Local,Networking
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