Peoria Area World Affairs Council (PAWAC)

Bringing the world to Central IL for 50 years. Informed, respectful dialog on global issues, foreign policy. Nonpartisan, nonprofit local chapter of WACAmerica.

[World Affairs Councils of America @WACAmerica]

We are excited to welcome all of you to the #WACA 2021 National Conference this November 16-19 where we will celebrate our 35th Anniversary as a national association!

We have Early Bird discounts, good through September 10! REGISTER: https://t.co/Eet9spGiMT

[World Affairs Councils of America @WACAmerica]

This week's #WWNU covers the floods in Europe, digital dangers, Afghanistan, protests in Cuba and South Africa, and Peru’s new president! Be informed every Wednesday through #WACA's Weekly World News Update. Read at https://t.co/FifjtKwZh1

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Congrats to last week's winners: Ron (Peoria, IL), Cathy (Grand Rapids, MI), and Clarice (Indianapolis, IN). Great job to all who participated!!

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TODAY @ 1PM ET (10AM PT): Join @WorldOregon & #WACA for “#PrideWithPurpose: A Global Lens.” This event will highlight the work of @outrightintl and other activists discussing the global LGBTIQ movement. Register now: https://t.co/SzlBGNFeVF

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Have you played the new WACA WorldQuest Weekly Quiz — a challenging test of your weekly global affairs awareness? Questions are drawn from WACA's #WWNU Weekly World News Update & @TNWAC news Twitter feed - this week’s quiz is out! Play at https://t.co/tt6VBuOwCz

[Pierre Morcos @morcos_pierre]

Had the pleasure this morning to talk about #NATO with the Peoria Area World Affairs Council (@PeoriaWorld). Thank you for having me and the stimulating questions ! Hope next time we will be able to meet in person in Illinois.

[Peoria Area World Affairs Council (PAWAC) @PeoriaWorld]

For trivia fans and news junkies from WACA

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We are pleased to introduce the WACA WorldQuest Weekly for newsletter subscribers - a challenging test of your global affairs awareness! Quiz questions are from WACA's Weekly World News Update and a curated news Twitter feed: @TNWAC #WACquiz. Play today! https://t.co/vLKPEC7yUy

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TODAY @ 5pm ET: International Affairs Forum Traverse City hosts #WACA President and CEO Bill Clifford for “Foreign Policy Mashup: Partisanship, Civics & Meeting Global Challenges," the finale to IAF's Finding Solutions for Global Crises series! Register: https://t.co/QfF3NQtzTF

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Explore the Biden administration's visits abroad, the migrant crisis in Central America, foreign relations with China, and more in this week's #WWNU - bringing you the most pressing international news and analysis. Read here: https://t.co/vyr1nhPUY0 #WACA

[Black Professionals in International Affairs-BPIA @BPIAtweets]

Brittany, a Foreign Service Officer with the @StateDept leads a breakout session at a breakfast panel at the U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou, China. In attendance were various Chinese female leaders as well as @madeleine and @CondoleezzaRice.

#diplomacy

[Black Professionals in International Affairs-BPIA @BPIAtweets]

"#France has a role, a history and a political responsibility in Rwanda." French President Emmanuel Macron recognizes France's heavy responsibility for the 1994 genocide in #Rwanda. https://t.co/7XSOSp5JGd

[BBC News (World) @BBCWorld]

Tarzan actor Joe Lara, 58, presumed dead in plane crash https://t.co/CYzU8pcRb4

[Black Professionals in International Affairs-BPIA @BPIAtweets]

Listen to our Global Take podcast episode with Senior Advisor Irvin Hicks Jr. ! Listen Here: https://t.co/p3vHxk7GTt

#foriegnpolicy #globaltake #iabpia #diversity #diversityandinclusion #podcast @StateDept U.S. Department of State U.S. Department of State

[Peoria Area World Affairs Council (PAWAC) @PeoriaWorld]

@NBCNewsNow @joefryer Well said!

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It's Teacher Appreciation Week - a chance to recognize teachers' dedication and their impact on students.

But is that appreciation reflected in their pay?

@joefryer spoke with Ellen Sherratt, board chair of the Teachers Salary Project, on the push to increase teacher pay.

[Black Professionals in International Affairs-BPIA @BPIAtweets]

Passionate about international affairs and current issues? Are you a strong public speaker? Become a correspondent with Black Professionals in International Affairs for an upcoming series entitled “BPIAChats: Reporting Live!” Learn Here: https://t.co/p3vHxk7GTt

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TODAY @ 3 PM ET, join @worldboston and @wacamerica for another #EmbassyRowLive! with @aremenbusa’s Ambassador @varuzhanN and an insightful discussion on key topics such as regional tensions with Azerbaijan, COVID recovery, and more. Register at https://t.co/q1V2Rinw3p

[Peoria Area World Affairs Council (PAWAC) @PeoriaWorld]

Global Take is a new podcast from @BPIAtweets. Check out the latest episode.

[Black Professionals in International Affairs-BPIA @BPIAtweets]

Make sure to listen to Global Take with special guest Senior Advisor Irvin Hicks Jr. !! Listen Here: https://t.co/p3vHxk7GTt

#foriegnpolicy #statedepartment #diversity #diversityandinclusion #cnn @CNN @CFR_org @StateDept @PBS @TheTLG1973

[Bloomberg @business]

BREAKING: Biden is formally lifting the nation's refugee cap to 62,500 this year, weeks after facing bipartisan blowback for his delay in lifting former President Donald Trump’s limit of 15,000 https://t.co/XbvUpB35LK (via AP)

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#WACA2021Climate Week features virtual events for the next five days. Check it out here!

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#WACA2021Climate Week starts today! #WACA @wacphila @lawacthevents @WorldPittsburgh & @WorldAffairsKY bring 5 days of virtual programs w/ high-caliber global & local experts on this most critical issue! https://t.co/LcSuqtJaqz Thank you @KoreaFoundation!