Monthly Newsletter September 2021 |
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MOIA partners for "Women in the Workplace," a week-long series of roundtables and marketplace |
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The MOIA team participated in “Women in the Workplace,” a virtual roundtable and marketplace event in partnership with Invest Atlanta, WorkSource Atlanta, and the Mayor’s Office of One Atlanta. The campaign kicked off on September 13 with a full week of events highlighting citywide programs and resources specifically tailored for women. As part of "Women in the Workplace” and the Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign, MOIA Director Vanessa Ibarra led two roundtable sessions highlighting citywide programs and resources specific to empowering women and strengthening families. The sessions were titled “Inform Women Transform Lives Meets “Women in the Workplace” and “Empowering Mothers and Communities.” Click the button below to watch both webinars, which will remain on the Labz Live platform until March 2022. |
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MOIA thanks the following speakers for participating in our sessions: |
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Artist Sarah Neuburger begins painting the Inform Women, Transform Lives Mural at Chastain Arts Center |
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As part of the Inform Women, Transform Lives global campaign, the City of Atlanta and Carter Center have come together to support a mural by Sarah Neuburger at Chastain Arts Center that highlights women’s equal right to information and the power it provides. During Elevate Atlanta, the Carter Center and City of Atlanta hosted a community paint day where members of the community were able to help Sarah paint the mural. A special thank you to Carter Center's CEO Paige Alexander, and Director of the Rule of Law Program Laura Neuman, Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta's Executive Director Oliver Gorf, Sissy Weldon of the Office of One Atlanta, Robert Witherspoon of the Office of Cultural Affairs and all members of the community for joining us to paint the mural. Follow the link to learn more about the campaign and services provided by the city, www.atlstrong.org/inform-women. |
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Sarah Neuburger (she, her) is an Atlanta-based artist, freelance illustrator, muralist and designer who received an MFA in Studio Art from the School of Visual Arts. She has illustrated and authored a stationery collection with Chronicle Books and worked with lots of businesses big and small. Many companies she has worked with are based in Atlanta and have made our city a big ball of awesome–high fives to that! She currently lives on Muscogee (Creek) land in Atlanta with her wife. | | |
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City of Atlanta and members of the international diplomatic community take the pledge to support equal rights for women |
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MOIA supported the Carter Center's Inform Women, Transform Lives pledge to create a world in which all people can access information to transform their lives. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Swiss Consul General Peter Zimmerli, and Deputy Consul General of Germany Kirsten Steltzer joined the initiative too! |
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MOIA supports the launch of Georgia State University's The Global Forum |
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We are proud to support the launch of The Global Forum, an initiative of the Minor in International Business at Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business! This experiential exchange allows students to digitally collaborate with peers around the world, including students of Munich Business School and Conestoga College. |
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Courtesy meetings with new members of Atlanta-based Consulates and international partners |
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As you read along, enjoy our top facts about the City of Atlanta's relationship with each country! Amb. Amina Smaila, the newly appointed Consul General of Nigeria in Atlanta |
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Yoonjoo Park, the newly appointed Consul General of Korea in Atlanta |
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Lisa Chalvet, International Project Manager (Chef de projet des actions européennes et internationales) of Toulouse Métropole |
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Team MOIA met with Mr. Juan Manuel Navarro, the newly appointed Consul General of Argentina in Atlanta in August. Enjoy learning more about Argentina in Atlanta! |
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MOIA welcomes Community Solutions Program Fellow: Meet Aliź Kun of Hungary |
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MOIA is excited to welcome Aliź Kun to the team for Fall 2021! Aliź is part of the Community Solutions Program Fellowship, a professional leadership development program sponsored by the U.S Department of State. Aliź is based in Budapest, Hungary and is studying psychology at the University of Debrecen. |
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3rd-annual Global Climate Action Symposium September 27-29, 2021 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Hybrid |
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The third-annual Global Climate Action Symposium will bring together a wide range of experts to showcase climate change solutions informed by local and global scientists, engineers, business and policy experts, student leaders, and artists. Jointly sponsored by Georgia Tech and 6 European consulates during European Climate Diplomacy Week, the event is free and open to all. The Symposium will take place in a virtual, online format with in-person options on the Georgia Institute of Technology campus. September 27 | Sustainable Food September 28 | Climate & Health September 29 | UN Ocean’s Decade |
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Georgia State University's World Languages Week October 18-22, 2021 | Virtual |
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Georgia State University's Center for Urban Language Teaching and Research (CULTR) has announced the 7th Annual World Languages Week is set for October 18-22 in a virtual format. Register your class or as an individual to explore the exciting opportunities tied to global skills. This global career expo brings together organization representatives from businesses, non-profits, government, and education to connect with over 1,000 high school and college students about the global skills essential to their industries. World Languages Week showcases diverse speaker panels and topics to highlight the value of language skills, cultural experiences, and DEI for all learners in the global economy. Stay tuned for more information! |
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GCIV 39th International Consular Ball September 17, 2022 | Flourish Atlanta |
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The Georgia Council for International Visitors 39th annual International Consular Ball will take place on September 17, 2022 from 6:00-11:00 PM at Flourish Atlanta. Chaired by Vanessa Ibarra, MOIA Director, the theme of the 2022 International Consular Ball is Lights Camera Action: Atlanta Showtime, celebrating Atlanta’s prominence in film and entertainment. |
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City of Atlanta to Open Facilities to Public for Certain In-Person Transactional Services Based on the input and guidance of public health professionals, the City of Atlanta will reopen City Hall and other City facilities to the public for certain in-person transactional services beginning Tuesday, September 7, 2021. 09/02/2021 12:23 PM Read the full press release here COVID-19 Testing Information Follow this link to find out how and where to get tested for COVID-19. COVID-19 Vaccination Information Follow this link to find out how and where to get the COVID-19 vaccine. For more updates, please visit our COVID-19 resource page by clicking the link below. |
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