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SUMMARY:Global Cooperation in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:This program is made possible by Carlson Family Foundation. \nHuman trafficking knows no boundaries\, but neither do the efforts of those committed to ending the transportation of people from one country to another for forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation. \nJoin us for an evening seminar that will connect local anti-trafficking professionals with their international counterparts\, inform the general public on a timely issue with both local and global relevance\, and engage students and community members committed to ending human exploitation\, wherever it takes place. This program is ideal for those working across sectors to end human trafficking\, including community members\, government and law enforcement officials\, legislators\, journalists\, and representatives from human rights organizations. \nFeatured Speaker\nRamsey County Attorney John J. Choi will speak about Minnesota’s anti-trafficking efforts including his innovative approach to holding abusers accountable while working collaboratively with advocacy agencies to help victims\, which has transformed the way government intervenes in domestic violence and sex trafficking situations. \nMaking history as the first Korean-American Chief Prosecutor in the nation\, Ramsey County Attorney John Choi leads the public law and prosecution office in the most diverse county in the state. Since taking office\, John has become a state and national leader in the fight against sex trafficking. Previously as St. Paul City Attorney\, John was recognized by his colleagues across North America with the International Municipal Lawyers Association’s top award for distinguished public service. Prior to his career in the public sector\, John spent a decade in private practice focused on government relations\, administrative law\, municipal law\, and civil litigation. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Marquette University and a J.D. from Hamline University School of Law\, and was a Humphrey Fellow at the University of Minnesota. \nPanel Presentation\nMore than a dozen anti-trafficking professionals from around the world will share their countries’ experiences and describe the support networks they are creating to end this practice. These visitors will be in Minnesota as part of our Professional Exchanges program and participants in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. \nModerated by Michele Garnett McKenzie\, Deputy Director\, Director of Advocacy for the Advocates for Human Rights. \nFollowing the program\, all attendees are invited to an hors d’oeuvre reception to meet the international visitors and speakers. \nNew Member Special*\nBecome a new Global Minnesota member at the $75 level or above and attend this seminar for free! Call us at 612.625.1662 to register for the New Member Special. \n*New member tax deductibility will be impacted by the benefits received through this special.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-cooperation-in-the-fight-against-human-trafficking/
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Putin's Re-election - Stability or Stagnation?
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. \nThis Global Conversations is presented in partnership with the Kennan Institute of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. \nVladimir Putin’s March 2018 re-election victory was never in doubt. Now that he’s officially back in power\, where is he headed? Will he move forward with the economic reform he touts in theory\, but ignores in practice? Will he slip backward into Brezhnev-style stagnation? Will his supporters stick with him\, in his 18th year at the center of power? \nJoin speaker Jill Dougherty\, Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center and former Moscow bureau chief and correspondent for CNN\, for a thought-provoking evening as she discusses the future of Russian foreign policy and power in the region. \nAbout the Speaker\nJill Dougherty is an expert on Russia and the former Soviet Union. In her three-decade career with CNN\, she served as a Foreign Affairs Correspondent based in Washington\, D.C.\, where she covered the U.S. Department of State and provided analysis on international issues. Previously\, Dougherty served as U.S. Affairs Editor for CNN International; Managing Editor of CNN International Asia/Pacific\, based in Hong Kong; and CNN’s Moscow Bureau Chief and Correspondent. She also served as CNN White House Correspondent\, covering the presidencies of George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton\, and was a Fellow at the Shorenstein Center on  Media\, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government where she pursued research on Russia’s mass media. Dougherty received a bachelor’s degree in Slavic languages and literature from the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor and a master’s from Georgetown University where she researched Russia’s soft power diplomacy. \nGlobal Conversations in St. Paul is produced in partnership with Landmark Center. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-st-paul-putins-re-election-stability-or-stagnation/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Putin's Re-election - Stability or Stagnation?
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nThis Global Conversations is presented in partnership with the Kennan Institute of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. \nVladimir Putin’s March 2018 re-election victory was never in doubt. Now that he’s officially back in power\, where is he headed? Will he move forward with the economic reform he touts in theory\, but ignores in practice? Will he slip backward into Brezhnev-style stagnation? Will his supporters stick with him\, in his 18th year at the center of power? \nJoin speaker Jill Dougherty\, Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center and former Moscow bureau chief and correspondent for CNN\, for a thought-provoking evening as she discusses the future of Russian foreign policy and power in the region. \nAbout the Speaker\nJill Dougherty is an expert on Russia and the former Soviet Union. In her three-decade career with CNN\, she served as a Foreign Affairs Correspondent based in Washington\, D.C.\, where she covered the U.S. Department of State and provided analysis on international issues. Previously\, Dougherty served as U.S. Affairs Editor for CNN International; Managing Editor of CNN International Asia/Pacific\, based in Hong Kong; and CNN’s Moscow Bureau Chief and Correspondent. She also served as CNN White House Correspondent\, covering the presidencies of George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton\, and was a Fellow at the Shorenstein Center on Media\, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government where she pursued research on Russia’s mass media. Dougherty received a bachelor’s degree in Slavic languages and literature from the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor and a master’s from Georgetown University where she researched Russia’s soft power diplomacy. \nGlobal Conversations in Minneapolis is produced in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-minneapolis-putins-re-election-stability-or-stagnation/
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SUMMARY:Mexico and the U.S. at a Crossroad with Ambassador Gutiérrez
DESCRIPTION:We are disappointed to announce that the Ambassador of Mexico has had to postpone his visit to Minnesota due to complications with the NAFTA negotiations. We recognize the ambassador’s important role in this situation and look forward to hosting him in the near future. This luncheon and program has been postponed until further notice. If you have questions\, please contact us at 612.625.1662. \nMexico and the U.S. share one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world. The governments and citizens of both countries play central roles in shaping each other’s political\, economic\, social\, and cultural development. And decisions made on both sides of the border directly impact the lives of millions. \nJoin us for a luncheon program with Ambassador of Mexico Gerónimo Gutiérrez Fernández\, where he will discuss the internal and external forces critical to the U.S.-Mexico relationship including NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)\, immigration\, and the stability and security of our shared border. \nRegistration includes a three-course plated lunch. \nAbout the Ambassador\n\nWith a diverse 15-year career in the Mexican federal government\, Ambassador Gutiérrez previously served in prominent positions in trade\, finance\, diplomacy\, and national security under four Mexican presidents\, including as Under Secretary for Latin America and the Caribbean where he was responsible for normalizing the Mexico-Cuba relationship following a period of strained relations and strengthening security and anti-narcotics cooperation with several Latin American and Caribbean countries. On the political front\, he worked as part of President-elect Vicente Fox’s transition team. Additionally\, he has contributed editorials to several Mexican and U.S. newspapers and magazines and regularly participates as a keynote speaker at conferences related to U.S.-Mexico relations\, border affairs\, and international business. Gutiérrez holds bachelor degrees in economics and political science from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México and a master’s in public administration from Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government\, for which he received a Fulbright-Garcia Robles Scholarship. \nEvent vouchers accepted. To register with a voucher\, please call us at 612.625.1662. You must bring voucher(s) to the event to redeem. \nPresented in partnership with the Consulate of Mexico in Saint Paul.
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: France
DESCRIPTION:Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy\, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination country\, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music\, dance\, crafts\, and traditions. It’s an ideal event for families or anyone wanting to experience a new culture. \nJoin Landmark Center and Global Minnesota as we travel to France in April. \nUrban Expedition events are free and open to the public. No registration is needed. \nUrban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center with sponsorship from Global Minnesota and Ecolab\, Minnesota Parent Magazine\, Ramsey County\, RBC Wealth Management\, and Travelers. \nLearn More
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-france/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap in U.S.-China Negotiation and Communication Styles
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a program addressing how different styles of negotiating and communicating used by American and Chinese companies and government officials can impact\, and sometimes derail\, successful business dealings and government-to-government negotiations. We’ll look at common pitfalls and strategies to overcome them\, to achieve more effective communication\, resulting in better commercial and diplomatic relationships. \nPresenters\nTom Hanson\, Diplomat in Residence\, Royal D. Alworth Institute for International Studies\, University of Minnesota Duluth \nJoan Brzezinski\, Executive Director\, China Center and Confucius Institute\, University of Minnesota \nRuilin Li\, Attorney\, Fredrikson & Byron\, P.A. \nLarry Mahoney\, CEO\, Asia Direct Resources\, Inc. \nModerator\nRobert M. Oberlies\, Chair – China Practice\, Fredrikson & Byron\, P.A. \nREGISTER HERE\nPlease note: U.S. Bank Plaza has recently instituted a new security protocol. If you plan to attend this event\, we strongly encourage registering at least 48 hours in advance\, in order to expedite your arrival experience. Attendees must also present a valid government issued ID upon arrival. Walk-in event attendees should allow for extra time for onsite security registration. \nPresented in partnership with Fredrikson & Byron\, P.A.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/bridging-gap-in-u-s-china-negotiation-and-communication-styles/
LOCATION:Fredrikson & Byron\, U.S. Bank Plaza\, 200 South 6th St. #4000\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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