APRIL 2018
CITIZEN DIPLOMACY NEWS
Expand Your World Today
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Quote of the Month:
"I learned that regardless of the politics that are publicized globally, there are many people who love this country for its diversity, its patriotism, and its promise."
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Visitor from Papua New Guinea on a program about Journalism in the United States
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International Women of Courage: Persevering Through Adversity
On March 29th, IVCLA was honored to welcome the 2018 International Women of Courage to Los Angeles at a breakfast and discussion hosted at the beautiful
NationBuilder
HQ.
Two of the award recipients, Aiman Umarova of Kazakhstan and Dr. Feride Rushiti of Kosovo, shared stories of how they have persevered through adversity during a conversation moderated by Lea Endres, Co-Founder and CEO of NationBuilder. Passionate, tenacious and courageous, these women have experienced considerable hardships and unimaginable circumstances in their lives, and yet, continue to fight for what is right, while inspiring other women around the world to be leaders.
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APRIL 19
Join Us for a Ukrainian Feast!
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Come enjoy a fun-filled evening of food, drinks and dancing as we bid farewell to our honored guests from Ukraine!
Learn More
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MAY 31
SAVE THE DATE!
Citizen Diplomacy Celebration
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Join the festivities as we celebrate the power of citizen diplomacy in creating a more peaceful and prosperous world!
- Dinner
- International Wine
- Silent Auction
- Live Entertainment
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Maddy Crawford
(Communications & Events Intern)
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I was born in a small town in the region of Bordeaux, France. When I was little, my mother opened my world to other countries, people and customs by taking me traveling. Seeing cultures up close and experiencing sounds, smells and sights that were so different from my home, have played an enormous role in how I see the world and how I want to live in it. I now have two undergraduate degrees from the University of Bordeaux Montaigne, in Modern History and Foreign Languages (English and Spanish), specializing in International Relations. I hope to pursue a career that will further international cooperation, specifically concerning environmental issues.
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Debbie Yuen
(Communications & Events Intern)
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I am an international student from Hong Kong currently pursuing a Bachelor Degree in Communications at the University of California, Los Angeles. I speak fluent Mandarin, Cantonese, and a little bit of Japanese. My goal after college is to explore more career options and earn a Master's degree in Digital Marketing in the near future. Aside from my student life, I enjoy photographing, painting, and visiting art museums. After living in the United States for almost 5 years now, I have found that I also enjoy sharing my own culture and experiences with other people.
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William Kim
(International Programming Intern)
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I am a junior at the University of Southern California (USC), where I study International Relations Global Business, with an emphasis in Global Marketing. Throughout my time at USC, I have participated in a variety of events, including interning abroad in Singapore and participating in academic and professional development events as a member of my university’s international relations and service fraternity. This spring, I joined IVCLA in the hopes of applying my international relations and marketing background towards advancing citizen diplomacy. I am having a great time learning more about IVCLA’s work and contributing to its visitor programs.
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March 24, 2018 - January 6, 2019
To celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb, the California Science Center proudly presents the world premiere of KING TUT: TREASURES OF THE GOLDEN PHARAOH–the largest King Tut exhibition ever toured! Discover over 150 authentic artifacts from King Tut’s celebrated tomb–60 of which have never traveled outside of Egypt, until now.
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On April 7th the Angeles Chapter Sierra Club Zero Waste Team will be hosting an educational interactive Fair-Expo that will teach you how to get on the right path to becoming Zero Waste. Bring your whole family to this fun event at Grand Park, enjoy music, zero waste food, and meet wonderful organizations here in LA that are modeling what a zero waste lifestyle looks like. The Fair–Expo is FREE from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Keynote Speaker: Laurie Tolson, Chief Digital Officer, GE Transportation
Featuring a special conversation about the initiatives of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in enhancing the region's global competitiveness and the impact of e-commerce.
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International Opportunities
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The American Australian Association is now accepting applications from both Australian and American artists who wish to pursue their creative dreams in the United States and Australia. Through the Dame Joan Sutherland Fund, emerging and early-career artists are offered the opportunity to advance in the fields of theater, film, television, dance, visual arts, design, literature, photography and fashion to develop their talent with leading mentors and educators. The Fund provides grants up to US$5,000 along with mentorships and the opportunity to connect to a global network of fellow artists.
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Upcoming International Visitors
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The following are among the arriving guests of the U.S. government whose professional appointments in Los Angeles will be arranged by the
International Visitors Council of Los Angeles.
April 2018
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April 4-10: Crisis Management
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April 5-11: Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation
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Bahrain, Botswana, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guyana, Iraq, Kenya, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Peru, Romania, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
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April 8-11: Disability Rights and Protections
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April 12-17: Workforce Development and Empowering Youth
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Burkina Faso, Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Mauritania, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania
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April 12-18: The Application of TIP Law
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April 13-20: Treating PTSD and Reintegration (Open World)
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April 15-18: Law Enforcement - Community Policing
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El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras
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April 21-25: Combating Transnational and Organized Crime
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Argentina, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Peru
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April 25-28: Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
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April 28-May 1: Public Health and Infectious Diseases
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April 29-May 3: Community Strategies for Promoting Tolerance and Countering Violent Extremism
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Bangladesh, Brunei, Egypt, India, Republic of Kosovo, Lebanon, Sweden, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Uganda
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