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01/23/2025

A great thank you to all who joined us at UCI Law today for our first ever Lunch and Learn event on Education Apartheid in Afghanistan event!

It was our pleasure to work with Adita Arya, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of ALF, Hashmat Nadirpor, the leader of the Afghanistan Human Rights Project at UCI School of Law, and Muslema Purmul, who is Assistant Religious Director at The Majlis, who spoke on the termination of girls' education in Afghanistan.

A great thank you to our wonderful program partners, Afghan Literacy Foundation and UC Irvine School of Law’s Center on Globalization, Law, and Society. For more information on them, please take a look at the links below!

🌐Afghan Literacy Foundation (ALF): https://afghanliteracy.org/
💼UCI Irvine School of Law's Center on Globalization, Law, and Society: https://www.law.uci.edu/centers/glas/

🍊Please look out for our next Lunch and Learn on our website https: https://worldaffairscouncil.org/

2025.01.22

01/22/2025

📖 Join us at UCI LAW to learn more about Education Apartheid in Afghanistan 📖

🍽️ Come to the first Lunch and Learn of 2025! 🍽️

📅 Wednesday, January 22th
🕕 12 PM - 1:30 PM
📍 LAW 3750 UCI School of Law| 401 E Peltason Dr Suite 1000, Irvine, CA 92697
🍴 Register for Lunch or Bring Your Own

A great thank you to our Program Partners:
Afghan Literacy Foundation
UC Irvine School of Law’s Center on Globalization, Law, and Society

Speakers Include:
🌍Adita Arya, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Afghan Literacy Foundation
💼 Hashmat Nadirpor, Legal Expert from Afghanistan, Leader of Afghanistan Human Rights Project at UCI School of Law
📚Muslema Purmul, Assistant Religious Director at The Majlis

“Taliban ‘do not see women as human,’ says Malala “(BBC News)
“Afghanistan shows what investing in women’s education - or divesting - can do to an economy” (MSN)

🎫ONLY ONE MORE DAY TO REGISTER: https://worldaffairscouncil.givecloud.co/product/EducationApartheidAfghanistan/education-apartheid-in-afghanistan

🍊Visit us on https://worldaffairscouncil.org/event/education-apartheid-in-afghanistan/ for more information. 🍊

01/01/2025

Cybersecurity in a Globalized World: Threats and Realities

In light of recent reports detailing a large-scale cyberattack attributed to Chinese hackers targeting the U.S. Treasury Department, the urgency of addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities has never been clearer.

Join us on Thursday, January 9th at the Irvine Marriott for an exclusive event featuring Admiral Michael Rogers, former Director of the National Security Agency (NSA) and Commander of U.S. Cyber Command.

Admiral Rogers will provide insights into cyber espionage, the evolving digital threat landscape, and strategies to protect national and organizational security in this new era of cyber warfare.

Event Details:
• 5:00 PM: Cocktail & VIP Reception
• 6:00 PM: Program

A private dinner for Founders Club members will follow the program.

Sponsorship opportunities available.

Don’t miss this critical conversation about the realities of modern cybersecurity. RSVP today—VIP tickets are limited!

11/18/2024

Join us for an eye-opening evening as the World Affairs Council Orange County presents:
Gangs at Our Border: The Politics of a Transnational Gang Crisis

Featuring powerful voices like:
- Alex Sanchez, former high ranking member of MS-13 & co-founder of Homies Unidos
- William Wheeler, investigative journalist and author of State of War
- Conor Friedersdorf, staff writer for The Atlantic

Together, they’ll dive deep into the complexities of gang violence, immigration, and border security. Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion!

- Date: Tuesday, November 26
- Time: 5:30 PM
- Location: Norma Kershaw Auditorium, Bowers Museum (2002 N. Main St., At 20th St., Santa Ana, CA 92706)

Stay tuned for updates and be ready to reserve your spot!

10/28/2024

Join us for an eye-opening evening as the World Affairs Council Orange County presents Gangs at Our Border: El Salvador’s World of Violence & America’s Dilemma. 🌎

Featuring powerful voices like:

• Alex Sanchez, former leader of MS-13
• William Wheeler, investigative journalist and author of State of War
• Conor Friedersdorf, staff writer for The Atlantic

🎙️ Together, they’ll dive deep into the complexities of gang violence, immigration, and border security. Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion!

📅 Date: Tuesday, November 26
🕔 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: To be announced

Stay tuned for updates and be ready to reserve your spot!

10/24/2024

Join us for Policy in the Park! 🌍✨ Back by popular demand, this engaging town hall features Helen Haig, a seasoned policy consultant who’s worked under President Reagan, President Bush 41, and CA Governor Deukmejian! Learn how policy works and how to work it. Don’t miss this opportunity for insightful discussions and networking.

📅 Tuesday, November 12, 2024
🕔 5:00 - 7:00 PM
📍 Bill Barber Memorial Park, Irvine
🎟️ $10 Non-members | $5 YPIN members | $5 Students
🥙 Potluck encouraged + light refreshments

10/23/2024

Join us on November 11th at the iconic American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291 to honor the extraordinary courage of Nisei veterans from WWII. These second-generation Japanese-American soldiers not only fought bravely on the battlefield but also battled prejudice at home. Hear their remarkable stories brought to life by award-winning ABC7 News Reporter, .

Be a part of this powerful tribute to their legacy and celebrate Veterans Day in a meaningful way. ✨
Register now and join us in Newport Beach for this unforgettable event!

Register: https://worldaffairscouncil.org/events
📍 American Legion Post 291, Newport Beach, CA

10/14/2024

🌍🎬 Join us for an exclusive double screening of Bonjour Switzerland in partnership with the ! Explore the beauty, culture, and global perspectives of Switzerland through this special cinematic experience as Switzerland deals with the comedic struggles of becoming a monolingual country.

📅 Date: October 20-21, 2024
📍 Location: Costa Mesa & Newport Beach, CA
🎟️ Use code NBFF25WAC to receive $5 off your ticket purchase! Secure your tickets now at the link below and be part of this cultural celebration!

10/01/2024

Don’t miss this powerful event, From the Heart of the Battle: The Ukrainian Refusal to Surrender, featuring Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ Ukrainian Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent and Pulitzer Prize Finalist. Join us on October 8, 2024, for an exclusive evening as Trofimov shares firsthand insights from the frontlines of Ukraine, and discusses his new book, Our Enemies Will Vanish.

📖 Book signing and appetizers provided! This is a unique opportunity to hear about the resilience of the Ukrainian people, all while supporting an important cause.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
⏰ Time: 5:00-7:00pm
📍 Location: Prego Italian Restaurant, Tustin, CA

Get your tickets now via the link in our bio! Early bird prices available until 10/5. https://worldaffairscouncil.org/event/from-the-heart-of-the-battle/

09/29/2024

Join us as we celebrate 100 Years of the U.S. Foreign Service and its vital role in advancing diplomacy and protecting U.S. interests abroad! 🌍🇺🇸 Mark your calendars for an enlightening evening with Thomas Yazdgerdi, President of the American Foreign Service Association, at the on October 7, 2024.

This is a must-attend event for anyone interested in international affairs, diplomacy, and the challenges of today’s global landscape. Registration is required, and space is limited!

🗓️ Date: Monday, October 7, 2024
⏰ Time: 6:00-8:00pm
📍 Location: The Richard Nixon Library, Yorba Linda, CA

Register now via the link in our bio!

09/20/2024

Join us for the Annual Trustee Luncheon on Sunday, Sept. 29th! 🌍✨ We are thrilled to welcome our new cohort of Trustees and celebrate the impactful work our council has accomplished this past year. Don’t miss this special event at the Hyatt Regency Irvine. Save the date and see you there!

09/17/2024

Join us on Wednesday, November 6th for a special Veterans Day Luncheon as we honor all our brave military veterans, with a special recognition of the Nisei soldiers who served with courage and distinction during WWII. Let’s come together to reflect on their remarkable legacy and the challenges they overcame in service to our country.
🗓️ Date: November 6, 2024 🕒 Time: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm 📍 Location: American Legion Post 291 ()
Mark your calendars and join us for this meaningful celebration! 🇺🇸

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