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GCIV will be hosting 2 visitors from Botswana. Their program focuses on Community Based Initiatives for Underserved Populations. The price is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. This includes a traditional German Oktoberfest dinner, a non-alcoholic beverage, tax, and gratuity. Register and reserve your spot by Friday, October 16. Reservations are required! Please contact […]
GCIV is hosting 4 visitors from Iran. Their program focuses on Sports and Disability. The price is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. This includes a delicious Mexican dinner, a non-alcoholic beverage, tax, and gratuity. Get to know other GCIV members and share your questions, experiences and insights about hosting international visitors. Don’t forget […]
This event is free, but you must be a current GCIV member to attend. Space is limited, and RSVPs are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Not a member? Unsure about your membership status? Please contact Suzy Blough at suzy@gciv.org or 404-832-5560 x 17 to RSVP and to join or renew an expired membership.
Middle East Alliances Speaker: Mr. Christopher McNaboe From a proxy war in Yemen to an ongoing civil war in Syria, a number of ongoing conflicts have shaken the traditional alliances in the Middle East to their core. As alliances between state and non-state actors in the region are constantly shifting, the U.S. has found itself […]
The Koreas Speaker: Dr. Han Park At the end of World War II, Korea was divided in two. The northern half of the Korean peninsula was occupied by the Soviet Union, the southern by the United States. Today, North and South Korea couldn’t be further apart. The North is underdeveloped, impoverished and ruled by a […]
The Future of Kurdistan Speaker: Mr. Benjamin Kweskin Kurdistan, a mountainous area made up of parts of Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria, is home to one of the largest ethnic groups in region: the Kurds. Now, most in the West know them for their small, oil-rich autonomous region in northern Iraq called Iraqi Kurdistan — […]
Migration Speaker: Dr. Jeanne Grussendorf As a record number of migrants cross the Mediterranean Sea to find refuge in Europe, the continent is struggling to come up with an adequate response. Although Europe’s refugees are largely fleeing conflicts in Syria, Iraq and parts of Africa, their struggle is hardly unique. Today, with the number of […]
Please join GCIV and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights for a lunchtime discussion with a distinguished delegation of women from Côte d'Ivoire, Hong Kong, Papua New Guinea, Portugal, and Somalia. Our visitors will briefly speak about their work in their home countries, share their impressions and observations about Women in the Political […]
The United Nations Speaker: Dr. Rashid Naim On the eve of the international organization’s 70th birthday, the United Nations stands at a crossroads. This year marks a halfway point in the organization’s global effort to eradicate poverty, hunger and discrimination, as well as ensure justice and dignity for all peoples. But as the UN’s 193 […]
The Rise of ISIS Speaker: Ms. Houda Abadi Born out of an umbrella organization of Al-Qaeda in Iraq, the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) burst onto the international stage after it seized Fallujah in December 2013. Since then, the group has seized control of a number of critical strongholds in the country […]
Cuba and the U.S. Speaker: Dr. Jennie Lincoln The U.S. announced in December 2014 that, after decades of isolation, it has begun taking major steps to normalize relations with Cuba. The announcement marks a dramatic shift away from a policy that has its roots in one of the darkest moments of the Cold War — […]
The International Consular Ball is Atlanta’s premiere diplomatic event and provides an unparalleled opportunity to network on a global scale. This year they will be jazzing up the night with their theme of "The Roaring Twenties", which promises to usher in an affair to remember! Click here to see photos from last year’s International Consular Ball!
Join GCIV for a captivating and informative slideshow presentation by renowned British photojournalist and humanitarian, Dr. Lee Karen Stow. Poppies: Women and War was inspired by Moina Belle Michael of Athens, Georgia, who, close to a century ago, was instrumental in immortalizing the poppy flower in silk, as a symbol of remembrance. Stow’s portraits of […]
VISIT HIGHLIGHTS: Lose yourself in the Hermitage, one of the world’s top art museums Stroll down Nevsky Prospekt – St. Petersburg’s famous main thoroughfare See the Church on Spilled Blood and St. Isaac’s Cathedral Enjoy a classical ballet in an opulent theater Learn about U.S.-Russian relations TOTAL PROGRAM FEE: $875/PERSON (based on double occupancy; $475 […]
Attention Citizen Diplomats, Consuls General and everyone with an interest in striking up fun-filled international relations: GCIV is hosting our 2nd annual Bowling League of Nations fundraising tournament on Saturday, September 17 at Midtown Bowl! Choose the nation you wish to represent or ask us to assign you to a team. There will only be […]
Hosted by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) and organized by the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, Saudi social entrepreneur Lujain Al Ubaid will explore the current state of social entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia through her experiences as an innovator in the field at three public and two invite-only events in Atlanta, Georgia. […]
Please join us for the Georgia Council for International Visitors' Annual Holiday Celebration! At the reception, GCIV members will be able to enjoy a special guest talk by one of Saudi Arabia's most prominent female entrepreneurs. Lujain Al Ubaid, founder of Tasamy for Social Entrepreneurship, became one of the first leaders to develop the infrastructure […]
As part of the Great Decisions Series on World Affairs, GCIV welcomes Dr. Mike Herb to discuss Saudi Arabia in Transition. Events in this series cost $40 and includes a briefing book. A $10 companion book can be bought. Please view additional information here.
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