GLX Programs: August 2023

The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by the World Affairs Council which is a member of Global Ties U.S.

Addressing Gender Based Violence: Six community leaders and activists from the Kyrgyz Republic will explore strategies to combat gender-based violence and to support and protect survivors of abuse.

Preserving Sovereignty Through Policy Coordination and Maritime Domain Awareness: A group of 6 professionals across the Maritime space will travel to Seattle to study U.S. approaches to maritime governance and Maritime Domain Awareness, as well as how U.S. Maritime agencies collaborate across fields to respond to maritime activities, peacefully resolve maritime disputes, and coordinate during times of maritime emergencies, and complex disasters.

Sustainable Cities: Five architects, journalists, and municipality heads from Moldova are traveling to Seattle to examine environmentally sound creative urban planning, maintenance of infrastructure systems, and ways to assist individuals to overcome barriers that prevent full participation in community life.