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Discover the latest updates and insights from the World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana right here on our news page. Stay informed about our organization's initiatives, events, and contributions to fostering global understanding and engagement in our region. From highlights of our diplomatic exchanges to in-depth analyses of international developments, we bring you firsthand news about how we're shaping conversations and connections in the world of global affairs. Join us as we continue to bridge cultures, spark conversations, and build bridges between Kentucky, Southern Indiana, and the wider world.

Celebrate Diversity Month
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Celebrate Diversity Month

Each April, we observe Celebrate Diversity Month—a time dedicated to recognizing and honoring the rich diversity within our communities that helps our city flourish.

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Côte d’Ivoire: A Complex Journey Through History and Identity
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Côte d’Ivoire: A Complex Journey Through History and Identity

During their time in Kentucky, the international visitors from CIV explored strategies for establishing procedures that foster and sustain trust in the democratic process. Gaining this knowledge is a meaningful advancement in preventing political violence, strengthening public confidence in democracy, encouraging voter participation, and promoting long-term political stability for the CIV.

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Int’l Delegates share what Valentines Day mean to them
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Int’l Delegates share what Valentines Day mean to them

The World Affairs Council welcomed five delegates from Europe for an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on “Countering Violent Extremism and Racially and Ethnically Motivated Violent Extremism – Community Strategies,” February 9-14, 2024. Given the difficult work and areas that they work in, we asked them for their thoughts on what Valentine’s Day means to them and in their Culture.

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