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SUMMARY:Global Social with International Women of Courage
DESCRIPTION:Global Minnesota is proud to host the following two recipients of this year’s U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award. \n\nYezidi activist and gynecologist\, Dr. Nagham Nawzat Hasan from Iraq\, has dedicated her career to promoting equality for women\, combating gender-based violence\, and providing psychological support to survivors. Since the 2014 takeover of the city of Sinjar by Da’esh\, resulting in the massacre of thousands of Yezidi men and the enslavement of Yezidi women\, Dr. Hasan has focused her efforts on rescuing and assisting Yezidi girls traumatized by Da’esh.  Responding to the humanitarian crisis\, Dr. Hasan was one of the first physicians to provide psychological counseling and health screenings to freed and escaped girls.  Today\, she regularly visits Internally Displaced Persons camps with large Yezidi populations to conduct outreach and encourage parents to allow their daughters to visit her clinic for basic health care and psychosocial support.\nMinister of Legal Affairs\, Dr. Nihal Naj Ali Al-Awlaqi from Yemen\, has served as Yemen’s Minister of Legal Affairs since her appointment in January 2016. She also is a member of the Republic of Yemen Government’s delegation to the peace talks and is a lawyer by training. Previously\, she was a member of the Constitutional Drafting Committee where she worked to ensure that women’s rights and interests were integrated into a new draft constitution\, and advocated for greater access to education for Yemen’s young people. Dr. Al-Awlaqi also served as one of the key women’s representatives in the National Dialogue Conference and has worked as a legal advisor to the Women’s Center for Training at the University of Aden. During one of the most challenging times in Yemen’s history\, Dr. Al-Awlaqi serves as a unifying voice for peace\, human rights and women’s rights and a more democratic future for her country.\n\nJoin us for the opportunity to meet these extraordinary women and learn about the change they are implementing across the globe. \nEstablished in 2007\, the annual U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award honors women around the globe who have exemplified exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for human rights\, women’s equality\, and social progress\, often at great personal risk. This is the only Department of State award that pays tribute to emerging women leaders worldwide. \nThis event is made possible by a generous gift in honor of Katherine W. Merriam. \nPhoto credit: U.S. Department of State
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-social-with-international-women-of-courage/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Club\, 729 2nd Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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SUMMARY:Looking Past the Headlines To See Business Opportunities in South Korea
DESCRIPTION:South Korea has demonstrated impressive economic expansion over the past 50 years\, becoming an export powerhouse and one of the world’s wealthiest nations. Although its economic outlook remains positive\, 2016 presents some challenges for South Korea\, mainly in the form of export competition and geopolitical risk from North Korea. \nPlease join us at our upcoming International Roundtable program on South Korea for a lively and candid discussion on a variety of topics including legal and tax matters\, political climate\, investment opportunities\, trade\, labor\, and dispute resolution. \nKeynote Speaker \nEvan Ramstad\, Deputy Editor\, Star Tribune  \nPanelists \nStephan Huh\, Panelist Chairman and CEO\, PDI Design Group  \nAlex Koo\, Tax Senior Manager\, KPMG LLP  \nSarena Lin\, President and Business Unit Leader\, Cargill  \nSteve Nelson\, Partner\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP  \nMichael Nilan\, General Manager\, Asia-Pacific\, Microbiologics\, Inc.  \nPresented in partnership with Dorsey & Whitney and KPMG. \n  \nRegister Now\n 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/looking-past-the-headlines-to-see-business-opportunities-in-south-korea/
LOCATION:Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, 50 South Sixth St.\, Suite 1500\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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SUMMARY:The Korea Connection with Ambassador Ahn
DESCRIPTION:Marked by significant points in world history\, the Republic of Korea’s (South Korea) relationship with the U.S. has evolved into a comprehensive strategic alliance that has provided tangible benefits for both nations. In the past decade alone\, South Korea has been described as one of America’s closest allies and greatest friends. And strong cultural\, economic\, and political ties continue to play major roles in developing bilateral initiatives and setting the framework for future development. \nToday\, South Korea has the 13th largest economy in the world and is Minnesota’s 7th largest export market. More than two million ethnic Koreans live in the U.S.\, and here in Minnesota approximately 15\,000 Koreans have made our state their home – including 1\,300 students. \nAs part of MIC’s 2016 focus on South Korea\, Ahn Ho-Young Ambassador of the Republic of Korea is visiting Minnesota and will speak about the historic relationship between our nations and South Korea’s unique tie to Minnesota. Ahn Ho-Young’s impressive resume includes several diplomatic positions across India\, Switzerland\, France\, and Belgium and in the classrooms of Seoul University where he taught law and diplomacy. Prior to his current post\, Ambassador Ahn was First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade. \nRegistration
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/the-korea-connection-with-ambassador-ahn/
LOCATION:Windows on Minnesota – IDS Center\, 80 S 8th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations: The Future of Kurdistan
DESCRIPTION:Kurdistan\, a region made up of parts of Turkey\, Iraq\, Iran\, and Syria\, is home to one of the largest ethnic groups in West Asia: the Kurds. Now\, most in the West know them for the small\, oil-rich autonomous region in northern Iraq called Iraqi Kurdistan — one of the U.S.’ closest allies in the Middle East\, and a bulwark against the expansion of the so-called Islamic State. \nNewzad Brifki\, Founder and Director of the Kurdish Community of America\, will lead a discussion on what the future of Iraqi Kurdistan means for Kurds in the surrounding region. \nGlobal Conversations is brought to you in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-the-future-of-kurdistan/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hangeul Festival: A New Way of Exploring Korea
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is now closed. Walks-ins are welcome. \nFun event for all ages! Both a living art and the Korean alphabet\, Hangeul is a delicate dance between lines and spaces transformed to build designs that convey the profound range of human expression. Much more than just a written alphabet\, Hangeul connects the horizons of poetry and visual art. \nUnfold your senses in the movement of the brush and patterns of ink\, and explore Korean art and culture in a completely new light. Join us for a unique hands-on Korean Hangeul calligraphy demonstration with master Korean calligraphist Byung-chul Park. A great event for the entire family\, the afternoon includes a calligraphy workshop using special brushes on Hanji\, Korean paper; the opportunity to create your own design with guidance from Park; and authentic Korean food. \nThrough his poetic art\, Park illuminates how a traditional language can become contemporary art with global relevance. Recognized around the world\, his work is featured at Gwanghwamun\, the largest gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. \nPresented in partnership with All That Story America.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/hangeul-festival-a-new-way-of-exploring-korea/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
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