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SUMMARY:Global Changemakers with H.E. Roya Rahmani | International Women's Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Ambassador Roya Rahmani\, former Ambassador of Afghanistan to the U.S.\, joins us to celebrate International Women’s Day at the University of Saint Joseph. Ambassador Rahmani will discuss women’s rights in Afghanistan and her role as a changemaker. In conversation with CTWAC CEO Megan Torrey. \nThis important event represents an ongoing collaboration between the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph and the World Affairs Council of Connecticut. \n\nThe Details:\nWhen: Tuesday\, March 5th | 5:00 PM-7:00PM \nWhere: Hoffman Auditorium\, University of Saint Joseph \nTickets: Free\, RSVP required | Reserve your seat \n\nAbout the speaker:\n\nAmbassador Roya Rahmani | Former Ambassador of Afghanistan to the U.S. | Chair of Delphos International Ltd \nAmbassador Rahmani is Chair of Delphos International\, where she plays a pivotal role in expanding the firm’s business networks\, enhancing its global reach\, and amplifying its impact. She also serves as a Senior Advisor with the South Asia practice at Atlantic Council\, and a Senior Fellow for International Security at the New America Foundation. \nAmb. Rahmani is a former diplomat with nearly two decades of experience working with governments\, nongovernmental organizations\, and multilateral institutions. She holds the distinction of being the first woman to serve as the Afghan Ambassador to the United States and to Indonesia. She also held the position of the first Director General for Regional Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan. Her outstanding leadership has earned international recognition\, with features in esteemed media outlets. In 2017\, Indonesia Tatler honored her with the title of “People’s Ambassador\,” and in 2019\, she was recognized on Time Magazine’s “100 Next List” for her exceptional leadership skills. \nShe holds a bachelor’s degree in software engineering from McGill University and a master’s degree in public administration and international law from Columbia University. \n\nHosted by\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nStay Globally Involved\nAs a member of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut\, you can get exclusive access to events and travel opportunities\, build relationships with local leaders and global dignitaries\, and join our community of global citizens. Let us bring the world to you. \nRenew your membership or become a member on our website. Join now to access exclusive events and discounted pricing.
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/global-changemakers-with-h-e-roya-rahmani-international-womens-day-2024/
LOCATION:University of Saint Joseph\, Hoffman Auditorium\, 1678 Asylum Avenue\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117\, US
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SUMMARY:Global Changemakers with H.E. Oksana Markarova | IWD 2024
DESCRIPTION:Ambassador Oksana Markarova joins us again this International Women’s Day to share with us how the war in Ukraine is impacting its people and human rights globally. In conversation with CTWAC CEO Megan Torrey. \nThis important event represents an ongoing collaboration between the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph and the World Affairs Council of Connecticut. \n\nThe Details:\nWhen: Friday\, March 8th | 11:45 AM \nWhere: Virtual | Zoom Webinar \nTickets: Free | RSVP for zoom link required \n\nAbout the Ambassador:\nOksana Markarova | Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the United States \nOksana Markarova was appointed the Ukraine’s Ambassador to the USA and arrived in DC on Apr 20\, 2021. She served in Ukraine’s Ministry of Finance in 2015-2020 as First deputy Minister and Government commissioner on investments and then since 2018 as a Minister of Finance. During her time at the Ministry she was a co-author of Ukraine’s macroeconomic revival program\, has conducted unprecedented fiscal consolidation leading to deficit to GDP of 2% and debt to GDP reduction to below 50%\, introduced midterm budgeting\, gender oriented budgeting as well as negotiated\, structured and coordinated successfully two IMF programs and other IFI cooperation programs. During her tenure she and her team has also created UkraineInvest government promotion agency\, Ukrainian Startup fund and an eData ecosystem of government public finance portals including spending.gov.ua\, openbudget.gov.ua and analytical instrument BOOST\, which opened the majority of the public finance data to the public and increased Ukraine in all major international data transparency ratings. \nPrior to career in public service Mrs. Markarova spent 17 years working in private equity and financial advisory having leadership roles in ITT investment group\, Western NIS Enterprise Fund\, Chemonics and and World bank\, as well as founded Archidata startup electronic archive company in between service positions in 2020. \nOksana Markarova serves at the Boards of UkraineHouse DC foundation in Washington DC\, Kyiv-Mohyla Academy\, Ukrainian Development Foundation and supports Ukrainian Catholic University and Ukrainian Press Museum-Archive. \nShe holds BS and MS degrees in Environmental Science from Kyiv-Mohyla Academy in Ukraine and MPA in public finance from Indiana University with academic excellency and best international student awards. \nBy the Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 370/2023\, dated July 5\, 2023\, Oksana Markarova was appointed as Ambassador of Ukraine with concurrent accreditation to Antigua and Barbuda. \nMarkarova is married with four children and grandson. \n\nHosted by\n \n\nStay Globally Involved\nAs a member of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut\, you can get exclusive access to events and travel opportunities\, build relationships with local leaders and global dignitaries\, and join our community of global citizens. Let us bring the world to you. \nRenew your membership or become a member on our website. Join now to access exclusive events and discounted pricing.
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/global-changemakers-with-h-e-oksana-markarova-iwd-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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SUMMARY:Second Mondays with CTWAC
DESCRIPTION:Starting this March\, join fellow World Affairs Council members in conversation over dinner on the issues impacting our world. Connect and engage with others\, share your thoughts\, and explore how we can secure our global future. \n\n\n\n\nMarch Topic: Western Consensus on Ukraine: What’s next?\nThe first Second Monday’s with CTWAC will focus on one of the biggest threats to global peace and security: the war in Ukraine. We’ll discuss the role of U.S. aid to Ukraine and what’s to come in the third year of war. \nThis is a no-homework event\, but supplemental articles will be provided to ticketholders. \n\n\n\nThe Details:\nWhen: Monday\, March 11 | 6-7:30PM \nWhere: McCarter & English\, LLP | One Canterbury Green 201 Broad St Stamford\, CT 06901 \nTickets: Limited availability\, RSVP required | Reserve your spot here \nOpening Second Monday will be free of charge\, and all subsequent Second Mondays will have a $25 ticket fee to cover dinner costs. Registration is on a “first-come” basis and is limited to 20 participants. \n\nUpcoming Second Mondays:\nMarch 11th: Western Consensus on Ukraine: What’s Next?\nApril 8th: Topic TBA*\nMay 13th\nJune 10th\nSeptember 9th\nOctober – Date TBD\nNovember – Date TBD\nDecember 9th \n*Topics will be announced 2 weeks prior to events. \n\nStay Globally Involved\nRenew your membership or become a member on our website. As a member of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut\, you can get exclusive access to events and travel opportunities\, build relationships with local leaders and global dignitaries\, and join our community of global citizens. Let us bring the world to you.
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/second-mondays-with-ctwac/
LOCATION:McCarter & English\, LLP\, One Canterbury Green 201 Broad St\, Stamford\, CT\, 06901\, United States
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SUMMARY:China’s Worst Nightmare: Global Partnerships | Partner Event
DESCRIPTION:A fireside chat with Congressman Joe Courtney & Deputy Head of Mission for the Embassy of Australia\, Paul Myler. Hosted by the Office of Congressman Joe Courtney. \nAs China increases its aggression in the Indo-Pacific region\, Australia\, the United Kingdom\, and the United States have come together to form a historic trilateral security pact\, AUKUS\, to protect peace and prosperity in the region. The mere existence of this partnership — let alone the undersea supremacy and technological capabilities that will come as a result — worries China greatly. Join Congressman Joe Courtney and the Embassy of Australia’s Deputy Head of Mission\, Paul Myler\, for a fireside chat moderated by World Affairs Council CEO Megan Torrey\, on how this historic deal will provide our three nations with the tools they need to deter China’s predatory conduct. \nThe details: \nDate | Thursday\, March 14 from 3-4 PM\nLocation | University of St. Joseph’s Hoffman Auditorium \n\n\nWhat is the AUKUS partnership?\nWant to learn more about the historic security pact ahead of the event? Check out this backgrounder by CTWAC’s Jonah Gosnay on the current state of the deal and its role in Indo-Pacific regional security. \nUnderstanding the AUKUS Partnership – The World Affairs Council of CT Blog (ctwac.com)
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/chinas-worst-nightmare-global-partnerships-partner-event/
LOCATION:The University of Saint Joseph\, Mercy Hall\, Crystal Room1678 Asylum Ave\, 1678 Asylum Ave\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117\, US
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