This October, we host five in-person delegations as part of Citizen Diplomacy Programs at WorldBoston. Check below to see where the visitors are from and what the objectives are of their visit.
PREVENTING GENDER BASED VIOLENCE (GBV) AND SUPPORTING GBV VICTIMS
A Project for France
Review best practices for preventing and combatting gender-based violence across sectors such as government, civil society, and law enforcement
Discuss techniques to identify forms of gender-based abuse, report abuse, prosecute abusers, and provide assistance and protection to victims of gender-based violence
Improve understanding about how social developments, such as economic opportunities, education, entrepreneurship, political participation, and leadership, can serve as tools for combating violence
Examine education and outreach initiatives which focus on women’s legal rights, the responsibility of men and boys to avoid perpetuating gender-based violence and combating trafficking in persons
COMMUNITY STRATEGIES TO COUNTER VIOLENT EXTREMISM AND RACIALLY AND ETHNICALLY MOTIVATED VIOLENT EXTREMISM
A Project for Georgia
Introduce U.S. programs that counter violent extremism and racially and ethnically motivated violent extremism (REMVE), including those that exemplify the relationship between federal, state, and local entities
Explore the underlying conditions that fuel extremism –- political grievances, communal conflicts, social structures, and economic disparity –- and the emerging trends that creatively address them
Examine community-based efforts to counter REMVE-narratives and recruitment, build strong community resistance to violent extremism, and promote tolerance
Discuss how different sectors of American society work together to resist violent extremism, including government, academia, civil society, religious communities, and the private sector
PROMOTING ELECTORAL INTEGRITY
A Project for Jordan
Examine the U.S. political and electoral process, political activism, and campaigns, with a particular focus on the political priorities of the younger generation and the role of young Americans in shaping the future U.S. political landscape
Explore how individuals, community groups, and public and privately funded organizations influence the outcomes of elections
Identify the importance of community service in America and the correlation between a successful campaign and an actively engaged and widespread network of volunteers
Review political, social, and economic policy formulation processes, leadership strategies and skills, and communications techniques used to run an effective campaign
INCLUSIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND DIGITAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
A Project for the Kyrgyz Republic
Examine models for promoting social entrepreneurship, including universities and schools/centers that teach social entrepreneurship; social enterprise accelerators and incubators; social impact investors; social enterprises; IT companies/digital entrepreneurs; and relevant government institutions
Provide an understanding of public and private incentives that drive tech innovation
Explore the role of corporate social responsibility programs in developing tech-focused social entrepreneurship
BEST PRACTICES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION
A Project for Uzbekistan
Enhance understanding of ethical systems and accountability in government and business in the United States, including oversight of public procurement and conflict of interests
Examine the statutory, judicial and regulatory frameworks for fighting corruption
Study the investigation and prosecution of fraud, abuse and corruption cases, including cases related to asset and income declaration
Introduce private and public activities intended to make governments more transparent
Observe public awareness programs about corruption and government ethics, including the role of the media, NGOs, and AI and IT to support analysis of data regarding corruption
