While this year may look at little different, the World Affairs Council of Connecticut continues to bring students across the state the same high quality topics and debate - now in a virtual format for the 2020 CTWAC Model UN! United Nations Tours and Briefings: Each student will be able to participate in a virtual […]
Our Model United Nations conference usually convenes at University of Hartford for a two-day conference, but this year, we went virtual. Though an online UN simulation comes with its challenges, one of the perks is getting to share the closing ceremonies with our community for the first time! Tune in on Friday to hear each committee's […]
Addressing global health is more important than ever in these pandemic times. Senator Chris Murphy is in a position to have a big impact on global health as a member of the Senate subcommittee that funds foreign aid. This will be an opportunity for Connecticut organizations and concerned citizens to hear the Senator's views and […]
Stop by (virtually, of course) on Friday, December 18 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm for a fun happy hour open house with fellow members and board. Bring your favorite festive beverage and get ready for door prizes, games, trivia, and - above all - the chance to connect after a year apart. We can't wait to […]
A new administration means a new foreign policy agenda. Senator Chris Murphy, member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joins us to address the foreign policy priorities of the United States - from climate change to racial justice and from North Korea to Saudi Arabia - in the midst of a turbulent transition and […]
What does it mean for a nation to have feminist foreign policy? Should the U.S. join nations such as Sweden, Canada, France, and Mexico in implementing such policies? Does the U.S. want - or need - a feminist foreign policy agenda? Stephenie Foster, co-founder and partner at Smash Strategies, and former senior Advisor in the […]
Celebrate and learn about the Chinese Lunar New Year with us! On Thursday, February 11th, we will host a virtual dinner and celebration to learn about the history of the holiday in China, play fun interactive games, and hear about the road ahead for U.S.-China relations and the New Year. Check out more information below, along […]
Human trafficking is a multi-billion dollar criminal industry that denies freedom to 24.9 million people around the world.* In the summer of 2020, the hashtag #SaveTheChildren/#SaveOurChildren coopted global concern over human trafficking to further QAnon conspiracy and misinformation. When confronted with such a widespread and urgent issue, how do we decipher fact from fiction? What […]
Partner Event! Greater Hartford (CT) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Presents: The U.S. & Global Relevance of the Black Lives Matter Movement RSVP Here
