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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180919
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SUMMARY:Provincial Cooperation on Water Resources Development and Management
DESCRIPTION:9 visitors from Pakistan will be coming to examine how the U.S. manages freshwater supplies for agriculture\, energy production and domestic and industrial uses; Explore U.S. efforts to protect the environment\, with a focus on the quantity and quality of surface and groundwater supplies for a variety of competing uses locally\, regionally\, nationally and internationally; Assess U.S. transboundary water management programs and discuss cooperative strategies to establish regional and global dialogues on shared resource conflicts and concerns; Identify institutional capacities and reforms needed to develop and implement integrated water programs; and examine innovative financial\, scientific\, and technical strategies for assessing\, monitoring and conserving water resources.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/provincial-cooperation-on-water-resources-development-and-management/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180907
DTSTAMP:20180802T202654Z
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SUMMARY:Cross border trade
DESCRIPTION:Visitors from Afghanistan and Uzbekistan will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following : Strengthen economic cooperation and trade relationships between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan ; Examine domestic and international economic forces that influence U.S. trade policy and the policy-making process; examine the ideal conditions and challenges integral to facilitating and sustaining cross border commerce \, including policy formulation\, political relationships\, border security\, and land and inland water port operations\, all in the context of regional trade among states between the U.S.\, Mexico \, and Canada through the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/cross-border-trade/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180817T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180910T170000
DTSTAMP:20180629T203610Z
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SUMMARY:Russian business leaders
DESCRIPTION:6 visitors from the Russian Federation will be coming to to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following:Experiencing their own profession in an American context\, through internships with related businesses and organizations; Learn about San Diego’s economy\, business climate\, strengths\, and challenges through a visit to the World Trade Center and meeting with the Regional Economic Development Corporation; Explore American culture and values through professional experiences; Networking and meetings with San Diego’s upcoming entrepreneurs and business leaders.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/russian-business-leaders-3/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180811T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180815T170000
DTSTAMP:20180802T202724Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180802T202724Z
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SUMMARY:Immigration
DESCRIPTION:9 visitors from the United Kingdom will be coming to to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following:Explore the current issues facing immigrant and urban communities through the eyes of those working and living in those communities; Learn about youth empowerment\, and discover the role of young voices in community activism and grassroots organizing; Explore American culture and values through sports\, arts\, politics\, and local activism; and Examine differing viewpoints on issues such as immigration through discussions with a variety of stakeholders and impacted groups including dreamers\, CBP officials\, journalists\, and community activists.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/cultural-vistas-immigration/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180818
DTSTAMP:20180802T223553Z
CREATED:20180802T223553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180802T223553Z
UID:1792-1532908800-1534550399@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:Managing Gender and Diversity in Uruguay's Prison System
DESCRIPTION:5 visitors from Uruguay will be coming to examine the American criminal justice system\, with an emphasis on U.S. efforts to protect and promote women’s rights\, women’s access to justice\, and the welfare of children within the juvenile justice system. They will explore best practices and challenges within the U.S. corrections system in the incarceration and rehabilitation of women and juveniles; enhance insight into the role and contributions of women leaders in addressing social justice and human rights issues\, particularly for marginalized populations; and gain exposure to strategies and mechanisms designed to empower and prepare women to assume leadership roles and become effective agents of social change.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/managing-gender-and-diversity-in-uruguays-prison-system/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180725T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180728T170000
DTSTAMP:20180711T172719Z
CREATED:20180711T172719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180711T172719Z
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SUMMARY:GLOBAL TIES ORAL TRIALS PART II
DESCRIPTION:Visitors will be coming from Mexico will be coming to take part in a second series of professional study tours: \nSDDC and Global Ties U.S. is organizing a series of one-week professional study tours to bring Mexican law enforcement officials\, policymakers\, and other stakeholders to the United States. These study tours will allow for focused dialogue and sharing of knowledge between U.S. and Mexican practitioners on key topics related to policing\, law enforcement\, and the judicial process\, and will provide opportunities for Mexican participants to interact with U.S. counterparts\, to analyze their own communities and roles\, and to reflect on how to incorporate best practices and lessons learned.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/global-ties-oral-trials-part-ii/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180726
DTSTAMP:20180525T191906Z
CREATED:20180511T222343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T191906Z
UID:1709-1532131200-1532563199@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:Euro Security Issues
DESCRIPTION:17 visitors from Europe will expose participants to U.S. security and the defense policy-making process and perspectives on global issues; examine specific security issues\, such as regional conflicts\, weapons proliferation\, energy security\, homeland security\, international terrorism\, and the use of preventive diplomacy to address these challenges; discuss the European security architecture\, including the evolving roles of NATO\, the EU\, the UN\, and other international organizations in dealing with global crises; and explore the benefits of U.S.-European cooperation on security policy worldwide.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/euro-security-issues/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180714T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180718T170000
DTSTAMP:20180525T191804Z
CREATED:20180511T222233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T191804Z
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SUMMARY:Management of Border Crossing Security
DESCRIPTION:8 visitors from Israel will explain door to door cargo\, security at border crossings for goods and people; expediting lines of passengers and goods; passage of sensitive materials such as dual use goods; Security and Technology used in border crossings; best practices for Passenger and Cargo screenings; Technology for Expediting Scanning of Passengers and Cargo.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/management-of-border-crossing-security/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180719
DTSTAMP:20180525T191616Z
CREATED:20180511T222134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T191616Z
UID:1707-1531353600-1531958399@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:Resilient Societies: Strengthening Minority Gender Communities
DESCRIPTION:9 visitors from multiple countries will examine U.S. and international initiatives to promote and protect the human rights of the LGBTI community; explore equal access to educational\, economic and healthcare opportunities for citizens with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations; analyze the legislative framework and political perspectives on current and pending efforts to ensure equal human and civil rights in the United States; and observe how organizations monitor\, influence\, and advocate for human and civil rights policy at the local\, state\, national\, and international levels.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/resilient-societies-strengthening-minority-gender-communities/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180707T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180728T170000
DTSTAMP:20180629T194538Z
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UID:1752-1530950400-1532797200@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:AFRICAN WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:7 visitors from multiple countries will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego Exploring the following: Introduce the political\, economic and social factors that influence and encourage the development of private enterprise in the U.S; Explain the role the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) plays in encouraging the U.S.- African exports from Department of State \, Congressional and private sector perspectives; Highlight the contributions of women to local economies and technology development; Provide a platform for participants to showcase products and make important business links.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/african-women-entrepreneurship-program/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180711
DTSTAMP:20180525T191513Z
CREATED:20180511T222024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T191513Z
UID:1706-1530662400-1531267199@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:Global Economy
DESCRIPTION:12 visitors from multiple countries will provide an overview of the economic\, political\, and social factors and institutions relevant to domestic and international U.S. trade and investment practices; explore current economic trends\, U.S. fiscal and monetary policies\, trade agreements\, and their impact on the global economy; discuss state and local international trade and export promotion initiatives and related innovative strategies to advance regional economic development; provide insights into how American industries compete in the world market; and examine the role of the media\, regulatory agencies\, and consumer advocacy groups in informing the public on domestic and international economic trends and financial issues. \n 
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/global-economy/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180619T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180723T170000
DTSTAMP:20180511T221751Z
CREATED:20180511T221751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T221751Z
UID:1704-1529395200-1532365200@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:Promoting Cyber-Security
DESCRIPTION:22 visitors from multiple countries will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego to examine the President’s Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative and assess threats to critical infrastructure; Discuss U.S. policy and efforts to secure an open\, interoperable\, secure\, and reliable cyberspace\, including U.S. interagency functions; Explore cyber education\, research and development efforts; Assess the efficacy of Internet security legislation and explore protections for privacy rights and civil liberties; Evaluate the role of the private sector in promoting cybersecurity\, including public-private information sharing and data protection; Explore economic and national security impacts of malevolent cyber activity; and discuss strategies to collaborate and counter cyber threats.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/promoting-cyber-security/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180610T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180613T170000
DTSTAMP:20180629T193039Z
CREATED:20180629T193039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180629T193039Z
UID:1750-1528617600-1528909200@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:Education & STEAM
DESCRIPTION:11 visitors from Mexico will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego to explore the following; Introduce new and practical ideas in STEAM education to community leaders\, teachers\, and educators by visiting schools\, community organizations\, labs\, and other sites while in the United States; Examine development and implementation of new STEAM programs that attract youth from at risk communities; explore mechanisms for providing concrete skills to students through innovative STEAM programs and activities that result in improved career educational prospects.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/education-steam/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180614
DTSTAMP:20180525T191111Z
CREATED:20180511T221907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T191111Z
UID:1705-1528588800-1528934399@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:STEAM Education
DESCRIPTION:11 visitors from Mexico will be visiting to introduce new and practical\, transferable ideas in STEAM education to community leaders\, teachers\, and educators by visiting a range of schools\, community organizations\, labs\, and other sites while in the United States. They will examine development and implementation of new STEAM programs that attract youth from at-risk and underrepresented communities and explore mechanisms for providing concrete skills to students through innovative STEAM programs and activities that result in improved career and educational prospects.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/steam-education/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180529T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180602T170000
DTSTAMP:20180511T221547Z
CREATED:20180511T221536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T221547Z
UID:1703-1527580800-1527958800@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:Air Quality Policy Overview and U.S Case Study
DESCRIPTION:6 visitors from the Republic of Korea to learn about U.S. approaches to air quality policy and regulation at the national\, state\, and local levels; Seek opportunities for participants to network\, pursue mutual information sharing\, and build linkages with U.S. national\, state\, and local officials\, nongovernmental organizations\, and industry representatives; Encourage an exchange of views on respective best practices on air quality. 
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/air-quality-policy-overview-and-u-s-case-study/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180530
DTSTAMP:20180329T201918Z
CREATED:20180329T201918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T201918Z
UID:1631-1527120000-1527638399@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:Sustainable Tourism
DESCRIPTION:Visitors from multiple countries will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/sustainable-tourism/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180527
DTSTAMP:20180329T200908Z
CREATED:20180329T195250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T200908Z
UID:1625-1526947200-1527379199@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:Green Energy in the United States
DESCRIPTION:11 visitors from the People’s Republic of China will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego to examine current energy supply\, demand\, and production while considering the challenges in meeting present and future energy needs across the globe. The visitors will review U.S. national energy policy and approaches to securing energy resources. This includes efforts to expand and diversify the energy supply\, increase investment in research and technology\, and strengthen international cooperation. They will explore the U.S. experience in developing new energy sources. They will also explore promoting affordable\, clean\, and efficient energy from traditional\, alternative\, and renewable sources.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/green-energy-in-the-united-states/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180518
DTSTAMP:20180329T201710Z
CREATED:20180329T201631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T201710Z
UID:1630-1526169600-1526601599@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:Social Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Visitors from multiple countries will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/social-entrepreneurs/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180510
DTSTAMP:20180329T201258Z
CREATED:20180329T194150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T201258Z
UID:1624-1525478400-1525910399@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:Foreign Policy and Human Rights
DESCRIPTION:6 visitors from Germany and Tajikistan will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego to explore population changes in the United States by investigating such demographic components as gender\, age\, ethnicity\, mobility\, language knowledge\, employment status\, and location. They will compare and contrast demographic trends in the United States and Germany from a government\, community\, private sector\, think tank\, NGO\, and academic perspectives. They will be providing an overview of how various communities in the United States support integration and diversity\, along with how the United States fosters notions of citizenship and nationhood.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/foreign-policy-and-human-rights-2/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180509
DTSTAMP:20180329T200000Z
CREATED:20180329T193613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T200000Z
UID:1623-1525305600-1525823999@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:Foreign Policy and Human Rights
DESCRIPTION:20 visitors from multiple countries will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego to explore the human rights components of U.S. foreign policy. The visitors will be examining the work of the organizations that monitor or advocate for international human rights issues. They will also discuss how grassroots organizations seek to influence human rights policy at the local\, state\, national\, and international levels.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/foreign-policy-and-human-rights/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180429
DTSTAMP:20180329T195838Z
CREATED:20180329T193209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T195838Z
UID:1622-1524528000-1524959999@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:Increasing Prosecution Rates of Domestic Violence Cases
DESCRIPTION:5 visitors from South Korea will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego to understand the role that prosecutors\, judges\, law enforcement\, and NGOs play in combating domestic violence. The visitors will be exchanging lessons learned\, strategies and tools with officials working in the judiciary and law enforcement sectors. They will also explore how law enforcement\, judges\, and prosecutors work together with local governments and NGOs to prosecute domestic violence cases.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/increasing-prosecution-rates-of-domestic-violence-cases/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180603
DTSTAMP:20180329T195346Z
CREATED:20180329T192423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T195346Z
UID:1620-1524268800-1527983999@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:American Councils Professional Fellows Program
DESCRIPTION:12 professional fellows from multiple countries will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego. The fellows will be placed in a variety of American organizations\, universities\, and state bodies across the US that address issues of governance and society.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/american-councils-professional-fellows-program/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180426
DTSTAMP:20180226T224416Z
CREATED:20180226T224416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180226T224416Z
UID:1582-1524268800-1524700799@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:Towards a More Safe and Secure World: Cooperative Security Efforts
DESCRIPTION:11 visitors from multiple countries will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego studying U.S. programs that work to counter violent extremism\, including the relationship between federal\, state\, and local programs. They will explore the underlying conditions that fuel extremism — political grievances\, communal conflict\, social structures\, and economic disparity — and emerging trends to address them. The visitors will examine community-based efforts to build strong community resistance to violent extremism and promote tolerance\, including community policing and prison rehabilitation programs. They will discuss how different sectors of American society work together to resist violent extremism\, including government\, academia\, civil society\, religious communities\, and the private sector.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/towards-safe-secure-world-cooperative-security-efforts/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180329
DTSTAMP:20180226T213307Z
CREATED:20180105T201620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180226T213307Z
UID:1452-1521849600-1522281599@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:Public Health: Infectious Diseases
DESCRIPTION:9 delegates from multiple countries will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego introducing the role of federal\, state\, and municipal government agencies and non-governmental organizations responsible for developing and implementing national and grassroots public health programs for urban and rural populations. They will explore and discuss best practices for public health preparedness and response\, health education\, and public awareness strategies in health\, safety\, and illness prevention. The visitors will be examining various health education and disease prevention programs\, research and development\, and the treatment and care of infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS\, Ebola\, and tuberculosis. They will also review U.S. policies on HIV/AIDS\, Ebola\, and malaria\, underscoring the U.S. commitment to assist other countries in combating infectious diseases.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/public-health-infectious-diseases/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180321
DTSTAMP:20180226T215122Z
CREATED:20180226T215052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180226T215122Z
UID:1581-1521072000-1521590399@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:Addressing the Needs of At-Risk Youth to Promote Resilient Communities
DESCRIPTION:10 visitors from the Western Hemisphere will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring primary prevention programs for at-risk youth\, including family support\, after school activities\, life skills\, job training\, truancy\, and dropout prevention. They will be exploring the power of public-private partnerships by looking at the efforts of state and local governments\, schools\, community-based organizations and faith-based groups to identify\, disrupt\, and address behaviors that can lead to delinquency and gang involvement. The visitors will highlight support services for at risk\, delinquent and gang-involved youth and their families to improve parenting and encourage positive choices. They will be examining a range of re-entry programs for youth who have recently been released from incarceration.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/addressing-needs-risk-youth-promote-resilient-communities/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180319
DTSTAMP:20180226T223856Z
CREATED:20180226T214200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180226T223856Z
UID:1580-1520985600-1521417599@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:Geology\, Hydrogeology\, Minerals\, and Geological Engineering
DESCRIPTION:8 visitors from Uzbekistan will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring hydrogeological processes\, including salinization and mineralization of fresh water lenses\, as well as groundwater analysis\, modeling\, and mapping. They will be learning about geological engineering for power and water infrastructure and discussing best practices for the management and extraction of strategic mineral resources\, including rare earth elements. They will be examining environmental protection and regulatory policies related to water\, mining\, and other industries at local\, state\, and federal levels.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/geology-hydrogeology-minerals-geological-engineering/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180318
DTSTAMP:20180105T201449Z
CREATED:20180105T201412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180105T201449Z
UID:1451-1520899200-1521331199@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:Global Economic Cooperation
DESCRIPTION:20 delegates from multiple countries will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego examining international economic cooperation in the context for the growth and integration of emerging markets into the world economy. They will examine links between U.S. and foreign financial systems and commodity markets. They will also review U.S. efforts to strengthen its economy and the international economic system\, including stimulating growth and employment\, reforming financial institutions\, initiatives to assist the recovery of the financial sector domestically and internationally and explore how the global economy affects local businesses and communities.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/global-economic-cooperation/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180317
DTSTAMP:20180105T221400Z
CREATED:20171206T195402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180105T221400Z
UID:1430-1520899200-1521244799@sandiegodiplomacy.org
SUMMARY:Combatting Trafficking in Persons
DESCRIPTION:20 visitors from multiple countries across the globe will be joining the San Diego Diplomacy Council to discuss Combatting Trafficking in Persons. \nThis project supports a major tenet of U.S. foreign policy: the human rights imperative to combat trafficking of persons for the sex trade and slave labor. Discussions will focus on best practices to disrupt the supply and demand chains. Participants will examine U.S. legislation; visa regulations; enforcement against and prosecution of traffickers; initiatives to identify\, protect\, assist\, and provide services for trafficking victims; efforts to raise awareness through the media; and local\, national\, and international cooperative efforts to combat trafficking in persons. Participants will meet with local\, state\, and federal government agencies\, law enforcement\, educators\, NGOs\, faith-based organizations\, and advocacy groups to examine how the U.S. public and private sectors collaborate to end trafficking\, both domestically and internationally.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/combatting-trafficking-persons/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180214
DTSTAMP:20180105T221318Z
CREATED:20180105T195759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180105T221318Z
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SUMMARY:Combating the Opioid Epidemic in North America
DESCRIPTION:5 delegates from Canada will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego examining collaborative initiatives among federal and state-level law enforcement agencies\, investigators\, public health experts\, legislators\, and prosecutors to address wide-scale substance abuse and to combat the production\, transfer\, and sale of illicit drugs. They will engage with counterparts in community-based NGOs and the private-sector who advocate policy change in the government\, raise public awareness about opioid addiction\, and explore factors that place certain populations at higher risk for dependency. They will also bolster bilateral partnerships and enhance strategies to decrease the number of opioid-related deaths both in Canada and the United States.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/combating-opioid-epidemic-north-america/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180211
DTSTAMP:20180105T220127Z
CREATED:20171213T002212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180105T220127Z
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SUMMARY:Promoting Social Change Through The Arts
DESCRIPTION:20 Visitors from multiple countries will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego examining the role of arts education in encouraging young people\, both at-risk and not risk\, to act as responsible and engaged members of society.They will explore the geographic\, ethnic\, and religious diversity of the U.S. population and how innovative arts programming can be instrumental in encouraging community stability\, managing conflicts\, developing youth leadership and conflict resolution skills\, addressing personal and community healing\, and promoting cross cultural understanding.They will also illustrate the role of performing arts as it relates to constitutionally guaranteed free speech and expression and its power and potential to shape contemporary values and build civil society and explore the diversity of roots of distinct American genres of music\, art\, and theater and their role in creating and reflecting a dynamic social system.
URL:https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/event/promoting-social-change-arts/
CATEGORIES:Incoming Delegations
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