Monthly Newsletter March 2021 |
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The Carter Center's Inform Women, Transform Lives Campaign officially launches in 13 cities around the world, including Atlanta |
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On International Women’s Day, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced a partnership with The Carter Center for their Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign to increase awareness of women’s right to information and connect women to available City services and programs which help strengthen the well-being of Atlantans. Atlanta is proud to partner with the Carter Center for their global campaign in 13 inaugural cities: Amman, Jordan; Atlanta, USA; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Cape Town, South Africa; Chicago, USA; Colombo, Sri Lanka; Dhaka, Bangladesh; Dublin, Ireland; Guatemala City, Guatemala; Kampala, Uganda; Lima, Peru; Monrovia, Liberia; and São Paulo, Brazil. Women around the world are the least likely to demand and receive access to information yet are the most in need of this powerful tool. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is committed to ensuring that all women in Atlanta receive key information from the City in equitable ways to live safe, prosperous lives, and to strengthen their communities. To receive updates on the campaign in Atlanta, text “info4women” to 888777. To learn more about the global campaign launched on March 8th and concluding on International Right to Know Day - September 28th, click here. Read the full press release here. |
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms joins the 2021 St. Patrick's Day Virtual Celebration in Atlanta |
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The Consulate General of Ireland in Atlanta, Irish Chamber Atlanta and Irish Network Atlanta hosted an event celebrating the Irish community and culture virtually for St. Patrick's Day. The event featured remarks from the Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, Dan Mulhall, Consul General of Ireland in Atlanta, Ciara O'Floinn, Mayor of the City of Atlanta, Keisha Lance Bottoms, and EVP & CFO of The Coca-Cola Company, John Murphy. There was also contributions from IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland, as well as cultural performances from IrishFest Atlanta and Irish Traditions Atlanta. Click here to watch the full celebration. Listen to Mayor Bottoms' remarks below! |
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MOIA, AWIEF, and Atlanta WEI host a virtual networking session to connect female entrepreneurs from Atlanta and Africa |
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MOIA, the Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF), and the Atlanta Women's Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI) hosted a women’s international virtual networking event, which connected female entrepreneurs from the City of Atlanta and Africa. Opening remarks came from MOIA Deputy Director, Cesar Vence, AWIEF Founder and CEO, Irene Ochem, and Atlanta WEI Executive Director, Monica Delores Hooks. The entrepreneurs then spoke about the importance of empowerment through women in business, delivered dynamic elevator pitches, and networked with one another for future business endeavors. |
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MOIA joins the Urban Economy Forum's International Women's Day 2021 Celebration |
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In celebration of International Women's Day, the Urban Economy Forum (UEF) invited leaders from around the World, including MOIA Director, Vanessa Ibarra, to provide messages of support that aim to empower and enrich women’s leadership and representation in all areas of their life. This year’s theme, Choose To Challenge, is a call to action to raise awareness for gender equality and women's empowerment worldwide - a theme that is also at the heart of the City of Atlanta's equity and resilience agenda. |
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MOIA Director moderates panel discussion during the 5th annual International Women’s Day Virtual Summit |
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During the Georgia Women's Chamber of Commerce's 5th annual International Women's Day Virtual Summit, MOIA Director Vanessa Ibarra moderated a "Women in Diplomacy" panel discussion with Cynthia Blandford, Honorary Consul of Liberia, Ciara O'Floinn, Consul General of Ireland, Anat Sultan-Dadon, Consul General of Israel, and Monica Altagracia Marin Cruz, Consul General of El Salvador. The women shared their insights to managing work-life balance, how they found themselves in leadership roles, current efforts to address gender equality, and discussed international trade opportunities in their respective countries. |
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Atlanta joins commemoration of the 10 Year Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake & Tsunami |
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MOIA Director, Vanessa Ibarra, joined the Japan-America Society of Georgia in commemorating the 10 Year Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. On March 11, 2011, the earthquake and tsunami took the lives of nearly 20,000 people, destroyed 200,000 homes, and forced the evacuation of 400,000 individuals. Ten years on, the City of Atlanta remembers and honors all who were affected. On behalf of Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Vanessa provided a message of hope and remembrance and pays tribute to the strength, resiliency, and resurgence of our friends in Japan. Listen to her message below. |
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Atlanta highlighted during SXSW 2021 - Casa Argentina |
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MOIA Deputy Director, Cesar Vence, joined SXSW 2021 - Casa Argentina to highlight Atlanta’s booming innovation ecosystem. Moderated by Jorge Luis López Menardi, Consul General of Argentina in Atlanta, the conversation also brought awareness to the US market about Argentina’s capabilities as a tech provider & partner for US companies. Follow the link below to watch the entire webinar! |
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MOIA joins the 2021 Atlanta Francophonie Festival |
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As part of the 2021 Atlanta Francophonie Festival, Global Atlanta Founder Philip Bolton led a round table discussion with MOIA Director, Vanessa Ibarra; Nicolas Torres, French Cooperation Attaché at the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (Ministère des Affaires étrangères français); Shanita Miller, Director of Development at Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta; Carolyn Cook, Founder and First Artistic Director of Théâtre du Rêve on the importance of the French language globally and in the United States. The panelists shared their professional and personal experiences with the language, opportunities for those interested in learning and practicing French, and resources for businesses seeking French speaking talent. |
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MOIA and UPS host third session of Women Export University |
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The 26 female entrepreneurs of the 2021 cohort began Women Export University with their first two sessions. The first session started with guest speaker, Mary Waters, Deputy Commissioner for International Trade from the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and covered the topics of global e-commerce and exporting with UPS. During the second session, the cohort was introduced to the exporting process and discussed tariffs and trade regulations that impact exports. |
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Celebrating #IWD with the International Women's Club of Atlanta |
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The International Women's Club of Atlanta invited MOIA Director, Vanessa Ibarra, to lead an engaging conversation about our office and the various city-wide services and programs aimed to support women's health, economic mobility, food access, housing, and more. The discussion also led to talks about the Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign and Mayor Bottoms' vision for an equitable and inclusive One Atlanta. |
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Courtesy meetings with newly appointed Members of the Consular Corps |
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MOIA enjoyed connecting with Ambassador Juan Veintimilla, the newly appointed Consul General of Ecuador in Atlanta. We look forward to furthering the business, cultural and academic ties between Ecuador and the City of Atlanta. |
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Sister City Highlights: Fukuoka, Japan |
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When COVID-19 altered life as we knew it, residents of Fukuoka, Japan rose to the occasion. This City of Atlanta sister city is home to the #FridayOvation movement that applauds those working on the frontlines against COVID-19. Follow the link below to read the full article written by Lucas de Souza Martins, former MOIA intern, and edited by Jenna Medcalf, current MOIA intern! | | |
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MOIA welcomes two interns to the team: Anýa and Jenna! |
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We are excited and proud to welcome Anýa Foreman as our International Business intern and Jenna Medcalf as our International Affairs and Marketing intern! Welcome to the team ladies, and thank you both for your hard work! |
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Women’s Empowerment Roundtable Summit hosted by the UNA-Atlanta, RCE Greater Atlanta, and International Women's Think Tank Friday, March 19, 2021 | 9:00am - 12:00pm EST |
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Join the United Nations Association of Atlanta Chapter, RCE Greater Atlanta, and International Women's Think Tank on Friday, March 19 at 9:00AM EST for the Women’s Empowerment Roundtable Summit! Keynote speakers include Gail Farngalo of the United Nations and Monica Delores Hooks of Atlanta's Women's Entrepreneurship Initiative and Honorary Guest Speaker Michel Gerebtzoff, Consul General of Belgium in Atlanta. |
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Hin Bredendieck Exhibit Opening at Georgia Tech March 22 through May 31, 2021 Gallery will be open daily from 9:00am - 4:00pm |
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From Aurich to Atlanta, a new bilingual exhibition at the Georgia Tech Library, showcases the life and work of Bauhaus-educated designer Hin Bredendieck in both English and his native German. The physical exhibition runs from March 22 through May 31 in the Library's gallery space on the first floor. MOIA Director, Vanessa Ibarra, will provide welcoming remarks at the upcoming events: Panel Discussion with Former Students of Hin Bredendieck Saturday, April 3 at 12:00pm EST Registration Link Conversation: Hin Bredendieck: From Aurich to Atlanta with Rainer Stamm & Kirk Henderson Thursday April 8 at 11:00am EST Registration Link Book Talk: Hin Bredendieck: From Aurich to Atlanta with Gloria Köpnick & Rainer Stamm Sunday April 25 at 12:00pm EST Registration Link Trevor Williams of Global Atlanta recently published an article detailing the background and legacy of the founding director of Georgia Tech's School of Industrial Design: Click here to read. |
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Cities & Sports Diplomacy: How Sports Unlock City Diplomacy Thursday, April 8, 2021 | 3:00pm - 4:25pm EDT |
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Since the time of Ancient Greece, the Olympics have brought together athletes from cities around the Mediterranean. As the 2020 Summer Olympics draws near, Tokyo prepares itself to host Olympiads from across the globe. On April 8, the Center for Public Diplomacy will be joined by speakers to discuss the role of sports in city diplomacy. This conversation will look at how sports diplomacy can provide a unique avenue for engagement of cities looking to build and expand their diplomatic footprint. Speakers Include: Erin Bromaghim, Director, Olympic and Paralympic Development, Mayor’s Office, City of Los Angeles Janis Burke, CEO, Houston Sports Authority Edward Elliott, Director, SportsDiplomacy.org (moderator) Vanessa Ibarra, Director, International Affairs, Mayor’s Office, City of Atlanta Jay Wang, Director, Center for Public Diplomacy (CPD), University of Southern California |
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City of Atlanta Launches Survey to Assess COVID-19 Impact on Immigrants, Communities of Color Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the City of Atlanta—in coordination with the Latino Community Fund—launched a COVID-19 Community Impact Survey designed to gather insights directly from Black, Latinx and immigrant residents about the impact of COVID-19 on their well-being and sense of belonging. 02/24/2021 10:58 AM Read the full press release here City of Atlanta Announces Temporary Change in Recycling and Yard Trimming Collection Schedule The City of Atlanta announced beginning Monday, February 15, 2021, the Department of Public Works (DPW) Office of Solid Waste Services will temporarily alternate weeks for the collection of recycling and yard trimmings materials. 02/11/2021 3:17 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. For more updates, please visit our COVID-19 resource page by clicking the link below. |
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