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WFPG holds annual receptions in Washington, DC and New York, NY to celebrate women diplomats. These events honor women ambassadors to the US, UN permanent representatives, and consuls general, and highlight their contributions to foreign policy and their own countries. We hope you can join us!
The WFPG co-sponsored the annual International Women’s Day Luncheon with the UN Foundation and UN Information Center in DC. This year’s panel included Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration Anne Richard, Sarah Craven of UN Population Fund, and Mayra Buvinic of the UN Foundation, and covered women’s economic empowerment and violence against women. UN Foundation President Kathy Calvin moderated the discussion. 
Karen Elliott House, former publisher of The Wall Street Journal, spoke with WFPG about her recent book On Saudi Arabia: Its People, Past, Religion, Fault Lines—And Future. She discussed the political, economic, cultural, and foreign policy dimensions and challenges facing Saudi Arabia today including their role in the region, the impact of the Arab Spring, the role of women and youth, and the prospects for future stability. The event was moderated and hosted by WFPG Board Member Diana Villiers Negroponte in DC and co-sponsored by IIE in NY. 
Ambassador Abdallah Baali of Algeria addressed WFPG at an Embassy Series event on US-Algerian Relations. The Ambassador spoke about the political and religious conflicts in the region, discussing the situations in Mali, Libya, and Syria, and describing the role of Algeria in security and humanitarian aid efforts. He also addressed the recent attack on civilians at the gas facility in Algeria, which resulted in dozens of civilian deaths, including three Americans.
Fawzia Koofi joined WFPG at a luncheon and program on Afghanistan After 2014. Koofi talked about the impact of next year's US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan on democracy, stability, and women's rights in the country. She discussed the advancements women have made since 2001, such as higher rates of education and increased participation in politics, as well as how precarious those basic rights will be after the 2014 withdrawal. Koofi spoke about how important the 2014 elections in Afghanistan are for ensuring a stable political and military transition, and why she is running for the presidency.
Journalists Karen DeYoung and David Sanger joined WFPG and NYU Washington DC for a discussion on the numerous foreign policy and national security issues facing the second Obama administration. These included unrest in Syria, the transition in Afghanistan, threats from Iran and North Korea, and the situation in Mali.
WFPG hosted its annual mentoring fair, co-sponsored by and held at New York University. Over 140 students and young professionals attended the fair representing several universities including New York University, Columbia University, The City College of New York, Barnard College, Vassar College, University of Pennsylvania, and many others. The Fair gave participants an opportunity to speak with accomplished professionals in such fields as the Foreign Service, international business, think tanks, international development, and the UN. 
The WFPG held its annual DC Mentoring Fair at George Washington University, marking the eighth year the WFPG has hosted a mentoring fair in Washington, DC, and the fourth year that we were hosted by GW. Over 175 students and young professionals attended the fair representing several universities including George Washington, Georgetown, American, George Mason, UMD, Johns Hopkins, Catholic, VCU, and Mary Washington. The Fair gave participants an opportunity to speak with accomplished professionals in such fields as the Department of State, international business, think tanks, international development, and the UN. Announcements
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