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gulf-times.com, May 05, 2019 Image from article, with caption: Qatar receives GPDNet presidency Qatar officially received the Presidency of the Global Public Diplomacy [JB emphasis] Network (GPDNet) at a special ceremony in Istanbul yesterday. President of the GPDNet General Assembly Professor Seref Ates and official delegations of the member countries attended the ceremony at Asma Sultan hotel in Istanbul. Qatar became the first Arab country to head the GPDNet since it was established back in 2014. The general manager of the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al-Sulaiti, headed Qatar’s delegation to the ceremony and delivered a speech during the event in which he described Qatar’s pride and honour to receive the GPDNet presidency. The event coincides with the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Turkish Yunus Emre Institute. “Qatar’s receipt of the Presidency of the GPDNet is another success of the continuing successes achieved by the State in its inte..

linkedin.com Image from, with caption: Kingdom of The Netherlands in Brazil #Internship The Dutch embassy in Brasilia is offering an internship to a Dutch student (studying at a Dutch university), to strengthen the team that is dealing with Political affairs, Public Diplomacy [JB emphasis] and Culture (PPC). Starting in August 2019 for a period of six months. Deadline for application is May 22nd, midnight (CET) at the latest. For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/dcxrvHA

via email, May 3, 2019 Today we commemorate World Press Freedom Day, an opportunity to address press freedom challenges, shine a spotlight on journalist safety and honor our fallen journalists. As the head of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), and as a journalist myself, I cannot underscore enough the necessity of raising these issues every day. Earlier this week, we marked the one-year anniversary of the deaths of three Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalists. They were senselessly killed on April 30, 2018 in Kabul, Afghanistan, in a bombing that targeted journalists. Through the years, 18 USAGM colleagues in total have paid the ultimate price in pursuit of the truth. I am reminded of this grave reality every day when I pass our Fallen Journalists Memorial at our headquarters in Washington, D.C. Unfortunately, USAGM continues to witness firsthand how a free and independent media is deteriorating worldwide. We work in countries where government pressure has shuttered operat..

Nicole Einbinder, businessinsider.sg, May 4, 2019 Image from article, with caption: The United Nations Security Council meets at U.N. headquarters, April 23, 2019 in New York City. Member nations of the Security Council are considering a resolution concerning sexual violence in conflict, which would classify rape as a weapon of war. Drew Angerer/Getty Images Excerpt: The United Nations Security Council removed language on sexual and reproductive health from a resolution about rape as a weapon of war, after the United States threatened to veto it. While the final resolution still signals progress in combating sexual violence, many in the Security Council expressed their alarm over the removal of such language.The US’ efforts to diminish language related to sexual health, which some in the administration link to abortion, align with broad-sweeping efforts by the administration to thwart words and actions related to sexual and reproductive health and gender rights. ...“I think those who ..

richmondspiders.com: Women's Swimming & Diving 05/01/2019 RICHMOND, Va. – Former Spider swimmer Emily Landon earned a Fulbright Scholarship this past week and will continue her graduate education in Tajikistan next year. Landon, a four-year letterwinner for Spider swimming, graduating in 2018 with a double major in International Studies: World Politics/Diplomacy and Arabic Studies with a minor in history. Next year, Landon will be teaching in Tajikistan where she'll be working at one of six American Space locations, teaching English and running skills programs that are tailored to her background and student interest. She will also be working in the community. During her undergrad, Landon studied abroad in Morocco and Peru, also teaching English. That experience encouraged her to apply to the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship as she is one of three Richmond Students to earn the scholarship. The Fulbright English Teaching Assistant grants provide participants the opportunity t..

neftalie.com; original article contains two videos NEFTALIE WILLIAMS Williams image (not from entry) from An Academic Perspective On Global Issues Of Race, Class, Gender, Public Diplomacy [JB emphasis] And Youth Empowerment Through The Intersectional Lens Of Skateboarding Culture...And My Favorite Nikon. The Nation Skate explores the intersectional nature of skateboarding culture in an attempt to understand what it might contribute to current questions regarding diversity, civic and cultural engagement, academia, sport and diplomacy. The Nation Skate builds upon Neftalie's work as a lecturer on skateboarding culture, skateboarding envoy for the US State Department and his PhD thesis at the University of Waikato, Colour in the Lines: 'Understanding the African-American and US Minority Experience in Skateboarding Culture. ['] PUSH TO PLAY THE NATION SKATE PART II email: Neftalie1@gmail.com, nswillia@usc.edu US +1(310)962-5643 New Zealand +64 027 962-5643 image (not from e..

usa.um.dk Please see below for current vacant positions. The Danish Representations in the US are dynamic places to work. Ranging in size, we offer a busy and professionally challenging environment.We are a diverse group of people working within politics, business, and culture – all of us with the goal to nurture the relations between Denmark and the US.Current vacant positions:Public Diplomacy Officer, Washington D.C.Housekeeper for the Ambassador's residence, Washington D.C.Cleaning Assistant for the Ambassador's residence, Washington D.C. ...

fco.tal.net The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Policy & Political roles) Job Subcategory: Political Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities): Summary: To provide quality reporting and analysis of the political environment in and relating to Cuba.To act as the Embassy interface with MINREX, drafting Notes Verbale and arranging meetings.To manage the public diplomacy [JB emphasis], press and comms for the Embassy, including through the management of an A1L a..

Consulate General of Canada, Seattle, Seattle, Washington; JB - for application procedures refer to the original document image (not from entry) from Section: Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Services (Political, Economic and Public Affairs) Location: Consulate General of Canada - Seattle, WashingtonPosition Number: EXT-320114Level: LE – 09Starting salary: $100,893 USD plus benefitsTenure: IndeterminateCompetition No: SEATL_2019_05Date Posted: April 26, 2019Closing Date: May 12, 2019The Consulate General of Canada in Seattle seeks an energetic, detail-oriented and reliable team player with a strong interest in international affairs, advocacy and global commerce to promote, advance, and strengthen Canada-U.S. bilateral political, economic and security interests within its 4-state territory (Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska). Our employees benefit from working in a leading-edge foreign, trade and development ministry that is both innovative and accountable. The Consulate General is seeki..

Telangana Today, 4th May 2019 Sayeed image from Wikipedia Dr Ausaf Sayeed emphasised that there will be no barrier between India's ambassador and its people in abroad. Jeddah: The doors of the Indian embassy will always remain open to the NRI [JB - Non-Resident Indian] community which can approach the office with their concerns and constructive suggestions, Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr Ausaf Sayeed said. He emphasised that there will be no barrier between India’s ambassador and its people in abroad. Speaking at a rousing reception on Friday evening in Riyadh, he said “involving every people for whom we work is style of my work starting from beginning of service as Passport officer from Hyderabad to Ambassador in Riyadh.” The new Ambassador recalled that he was dubbed as a ‘people’s diplomat’ and would uphold similar approach as Ambassador also. Dr Ausaf Sayeed said that he can be easily accessible to the community as public diplomacy [JB emphasis] would be one of his top..