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SUMMARY:Global Changemakers: International Women's Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:**Postponed**\nUnfortunately\, due to impending inclement weather\, we are postponing the event. The event will no longer take place on March 7\, 2018. Stay tuned – rescheduled date to be announced soon! \nInternational Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social\, economic\, cultural and political achievements of women.\nOn March 7\, we celebrate global changemakers – women pressing for progress at the edge of today’s most prominent global movements.\nFeaturing a panel of distinguished women: \nBayartsetseg Jigmiddash has held senior government positions in the justice sector and has been at the forefront of Mongolia’s far-reaching reform initiatives. Currently\, she is CEO and Founding Director of Veritas Consulting. From 2012 to 2016\, Jigmiddash served as Secretary of State of the Ministry of Justice of Mongolia\, becoming the first woman appointed in this position. Under her leadership\, the legal policy on gender-based violence has been significantly improved\, including criminalization of domestic violence. Prior to this top civil service post\, she served as legal advisor to the president of Mongolia\, and has been involved in the judicial reform as well as abolishment of death penalty in Mongolia. She has extensive civil society experience and pioneered an array of initiatives to promote human rights and access to justice.\nStephenie Foster is a Partner in Smash Strategies and a former Senior Advisor and Counselor to the Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues at the U.S Department of State. As a member of the leadership team\, she coordinated\, managed and implemented a wide range of policies and programs\, including the women\, peace and security initiative\, women’s political participation and women’s economic empowerment. At the State Department\, Ms. Foster represented the United States in various multilateral and bilateral forums. She served at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul\, Afghanistan\, focusing on women and civil society\, travelling extensively throughout the country to work with individuals and organizations advancing the role of women in Afghan society. Ms. Foster served as Chief of Staff to two United States Senators\, Barbara Mikulski and Christopher Dodd. \nJosepha M. N. Musabyemariya is the United States Rwandan Community Abroad (USRCA) Commissioner for Gender and Social Affairs. She also is President of Rwandan Community Abroad (RCA) in Maryland\, District of Columbia and Virginia (DMV). She has more than 25 years of experience in handling special projects and initiatives designed to positively impact lives of people in her home country of Rwanda\,  the communities in and outside DMV and around the globe. She works for the African Union in the U.S.  In this office\, she was among the handful of individuals charged with setting up the African Union office in Washington DC which was just prior to the arrival and assumption of duties of the first Permanent Representative in 2006. Josepha’s passion lies in dealing with all issues concerning gender and women empowerment. \n5:00pm | Reception\n6:00pm | Event followed by opportunity for audience Q&A\nSponsored By: \nPresented By: \nIn Partnership With
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/global-changemakers-international-womens-day-celebration/
LOCATION:University of Saint Joseph\, Hoffman Auditorium\, 1678 Asylum Avenue\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117\, US
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SUMMARY:Diplomat Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we host the first annual Diplomat Reception with Consuls General and honorary Consuls General who serve the greater Connecticut area.\nEnjoy food and drink while mingling with the diplomats from the greater Connecticut region\, and featuring a silent auction with gifts and exclusive opportunities from Connecticut and around the world.\nWith special guest\, David Griggs\, new President and CEO of the MetroHartford Alliance.\nFeaturing:\nBangladesh\nConsul General Md. Shameem Ahsan\,ndc\, Honorable Consul General of Bangladesh in New York\nBelgium\nHonorary Consul General François M. De Visscher\nBrazil\nAmbassador Fernando Barreto\, Consul General of Brazil in Hartford\nEcuador\nConsul Cristina Velásquez\nFrance\nHonorary Consul Isabel Evelein\nGermany\nConsul General Ralf Horlemann\, Consul General of Germany in Boston\nHonorary Consul Janet Danisman\nGhana\nH.E. Professor Samuel Amoako\, Consul General of Ghana in New York\nHungary\nHonorary Consul Dr. Christopher Ball\nIndia\nMr.  Devi Prasad Misra\, Consul (Trade\, Commerce & Education)\nJapan\nConsul General Rokuichiro Michii\, Consul General of Japan in New England\nHonorary Consul General Gregory Boyko\nHonorary Consul General for Rhode Island\, Dr. William R. Farrell\nPakistan\nConsul General  Raja Ali Ejaz\, Consul General of Pakistan in New York\nPeru\nConsul General Eduardo Gonzalez\, Consul General of Peru in Hartford\nPoland\nHonorary Consul General Darek Barcikowski\nRomania\nHonorary Consul General Dana Bucin \nSponsored By
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/diplomat-reception/
LOCATION:Hartford Golf Club\, 134 Norwood Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117\, United States
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SUMMARY:CT Export Week: Meet the Market Germany\, Opportunities for Advanced Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Please join the U.S. Department of Commerce\, Connecticut District Export Council\, the German Consul General\, for “Meet the Market Germany\, Opportunities for Advanced Manufacturing.”\nThere will also be presentations by the German Trade Office (German Consul General Dr. Ralf Horlemann)\, U.S. Department of Commerce Germany\, and local German Companies. \nThis is a free event. Register here.  \n  \n \n 
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/ct-export-week-meet-market-germany-opportunities-advanced-manufacturing/
LOCATION:CohnReznick\, 350 Church Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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SUMMARY:CT Export Week: Meet the Market Peru\, Infrastructure\, Mining\, and Construction
DESCRIPTION:Please join the U.S. Department of Commerce\, Connecticut District Export Council\, Peru Consul General\, Peru Attaché\, and D.O.C Peru for\, “Meet the Market Peru\, Infrastructure\, Mining\, and Construction.” \nThis is a free event. Register Here. \nFor more information contact: Anne.Evans@trade.gov \n 
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/ct-export-week-meet-market-peru-infrastructure-mining-construction/
LOCATION:Shipman and Goodwin\, 1 Constitution Plz\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
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SUMMARY:Global Connections Reception with the Ambassador of Hungary
DESCRIPTION:Join CERC (Connecticut Economic Resource Center)\, the World Affairs Council of Connecticut\, and the MetroHartford Alliance in hosting His Excellency Dr. László Szabó\, Ambassador of Hungary to the United States for a Global Connections Reception\, exploring the strength of the Hungary-U.S. strategic relationship and the critical economic impact in Connecticut. \nAmbassador Dr. László Szabó was appointed Ambassador of Hungary to the United States in July 2017. Ambassador Dr. László Szabó previously served as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade from 2014-2017. \nLight refreshments will be served.  \nA partnership of
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/global-connections-reception-with-ambassador-of-hungary/
LOCATION:CT Public Broadcasting\, Lobby\, 1049 Asylum Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, US
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