Sacramento Chapter, World Affairs Council

06/29/2024

Immigrants to America have always faced resistance, and have always—over time—assimilated and become vital parts of America. This is a process as old as the nation itself, and it can't be stopped, no matter how many—or how few—new immigrants arrive every year. Leading into November, many peo...

03/10/2024

Shortly before the end of his term in 2022, former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta pledged to end gender-based violence in his country by 2026. With two years left before the deadline, is still on track to fulfill the promises made to Kenyan women? And how is Kenyan media keeping the fight alive?

This week, we’re sharing an episode from Foreign Policy's “Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women”, about how reality TV is helping women’s rights activists press the Kenyan government to uphold its pledge. Listen: https://bit.ly/4c5Fyqz

03/10/2024

Mar. 12—Amb. Lianys Torres Rivera, Cuba's ambassador to the US, will shed light on one of our closest yet most controversial and closed-off neighbors in this in-person only program, Q&A and reception.

12/17/2023

The APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Multistakeholder Forum (AMF) was the first of its kind to feature perspectives on what a ‘just transition’ away from should look like. On today’s episode, Maui Solomon, Chairman of Moriori Imi Settlement Trust, and Raylene Whitford, Director of FRAS Canada, join Ray Suarez to explain how Indigenous representation and inclusion means putting people and the planet above profit. Listen: https://bit.ly/3GyPBGj

12/17/2023

As the war on continues with no end in sight, two peace activists – one and one – are already charting a non-violent path forward. On this week's , Ray Suarez sits down with World Peace Forum Luxembourg Peace Prize laureates, Ali Abu Awwad, founding leader of the Taghyeer-Movement, and Dr. Gershon Baskin, the director of the International Communities Organisation, to learn why they maintain hope for a peaceful, two-state solution. Listen: https://bit.ly/46QVxFf

11/26/2023

During APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, President Xi Jinping reminded world leaders that is “open for business.” So what does the next era of US-China relations look like? On today’s episode, Ivan Kanapathy, Senior Associate at the CSIS | Center for Strategic & International Studies, joins Ray Suarez to unpack the stakes of the Biden-Xi sideline talks, and just how far the two leaders will go to reestablish ties. Listen: https://bit.ly/47EidcG

08/06/2023

Retired General David Petraeus offers insights on how small nations can contend with formidable superpowers, and how President Volodymyr Zelenskyy scored the role of a lifetime. Listen: https://bit.ly/45ebRja

On today’s episode, retired General David Petraeus offers insights on how small nations can contend with formidable superpowers, and how President Volodymyr Zelenskyy scored the role of a lifetime. Listen: https://bit.ly/45ebRja

06/08/2023

Voting matters. Representation matters.

For decades, Asian-Americans have been the least likely racial minority to hold political office, but a new generation of leaders is changing the tide. On this episode, World Affairs President & CEO Philip Yun tells the story of the election that altered the course of his life. Then, Assemblymember Alex Lee tells Ray Suarez about the political responsibility he has to all Americans. Listen: https://bit.ly/3MNNql4

04/07/2023

ATTENTION STUDENTS: Looking for a flexible, remote internship opportunity to gain experience? Look no further than our U.S. Department of State: Virtual Student Federal Service internship program! This internship offers several flexibilities, including no GPA minimum, no security clearance required, part-time hours, and the ability to intern from anywhere. Join our DOS Diplomat in Residence - Southwest, Antoinette Hurtado, at an info session on Tuesday, April 18, at 3 pm ET to learn more about eligibility, program details, and application tips, AND to hear from current virtual interns about their experience.

Register here to get the Zoom details: https://tinyurl.com/vsfsinfo

10/28/2022

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