Event | “The US and the UN: Friend or Foe?” UN Association
Join the Nashville Chapter of the UN Association for their summer luncheon and lecture, “The U.S. and the United Nations: Friend or Foe,” with Tom Osborne, former ABC News reporter and UN Bureau Chief. The event is set for August 24th, 11:30-1:30 in Nashville.
Girl Rising
Today Malala Yousafzai spoke. It was her 16th birthday and her audience was the United Nations General Assembly, Secretary General Mr Ban Ki-moon and a global audience through the YouTube video that went viral.. ..We’re sharing this with you today because you should know about her story. You should also know that the Tennessee World Affairs Council has two programs coming up that you should attend. They are film screenings of “Girl Rising” and “Not My Life.” They are both powerful documentaries that tell important stories from around the world and from not so far away.
In Memoriam | Amb Roscoe Suddarth (1935-2013)
The Tennessee World Affairs Council is sad to report the passing on June 29th of Ambassador Roscoe “Rocky” Suddarth, who was raised in Nashville and went on to a distinguished career as a Foreign Service Officer including service as U.S. Ambassador to Jordan. Suddarth’s career took him to many difficult assignments in the Middle East and North Africa during turbulent times in U.S. foreign policy history.
Event | Nashville Area International Affairs Organizations Networking and Social Mixer – Apr 18
Please join us for a night of great conversation and art at Cummins Station’s unique and vibrant urban community garden. The mixer will bring together members of international organizations with similar interests in promoting education of world affairs, multi-cultural awareness and encouraging international cooperation. Members can network, learn about other organizations and collaborate on future events. Check here for details.
Event | UN Association Seminar – Reconciliation in Rwanda – Apr 4
Join the Nashville Cordell Hull Chapter of the United Nations Association for a seminar titled, “Reconciliation in Rwanda: Healing a Nation Through Forgiveness,” April 4th in Nashville.
Nashville Predators Give & Go Tickets – Through April 15th
The Nashville Predators hockey team has made available ticket vouchers for games on Monday-Thursday games through April 15th 2013, to the Tennessee World Affairs Council to share with our members and teachers and students involved in our programs in the past or forthcoming events. Each ticket voucher can be redeemed for two tickets on a first come first served basis.
Nashville Predators Give & Go Tickets – Feb 12 & 14
The Nashville Predators hockey team has made available ticket vouchers for games on Tuesday, Feb 12th (vs. San Jose Sharks) or Thursday, Feb 14th (vs. Phoenix Coyotes) to the Tennessee World Affairs Council to share with our members and teachers and students involved in our programs in the past or forthcoming events. Each ticket voucher can be redeemed for four tickets on a first come first served basis… …The TN WAC has two (four-ticket) vouchers left. Give us a call if you are interested in a night at the Bridgestone cheering on the Preds.
Event | America’s Campaign Against Al Qaeda – Webcast | Feb 7
Watch a Webinar presentation on America’s “Secret Campaign against Al Qaeda” featuring authors of the book “Counterstrike.”
Event | China Seminar: Beyond the Headlines (Live Event/Webcast) | Feb 6
Learn about China “Beyond the Headlines” at this live event and webinar. Former Tennessee Senator and US Ambassador to China James Sasser along with his son, Gray Sasser, member at Frost Brown Todd in Nashville and Belmont adjunct professor of Asian Business and Political Economies provide insights along with a panel of industry professionals.
Event | Celebrate International Human Rights Day!
International Human Rights Day occurs every year to commemorate the ratification of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations on Dec 10, 1948. In Tennessee, Human Rights Day has become a day to reflect and look at lessons learned and battles won, while various human rights groups join forces and commit to creating an even better future. Tennessee will celebrate Human Rights Day on Dec 10, 2012, in Nashville. The day begins at 2pm, with exhibits by area human rights organizations. Then at 4:30, the presentations and awards will begin. Speakers will discuss various human rights topics related to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.