10/16/2014 – Hidden No More: Exposing Human Trafficking in Orange County
30 Minute Film followed by expert Panel Discussion
World Affairs Council of Orange County
Presents
Combating Human Trafficking
The goal of this program is to increase awareness in the United States of the underlying causes and profound dangers of human trafficking.
Please join the World Affairs Council of Orange County, in partnership with the World Affairs Council of America and a generous grant from Carlson & the Carlson Family Foundation for a panel discussion on combating human trafficking. We will bring together law enforcement officials, victims advocates, and subject matter experts for a panel discussion to raise awareness of the issue. The panel will also highlight legislation being advanced at the federal level that will help prevent sex trafficking.
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2014
Location: Port Theater in Corona Del Mar
2905 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
(949) 723-6333
This will be a 30 minute movie screening with a panel discussion to follow.The Moderator will be Annie Kim from UNICEF.
Panelists include:
Lita Mercado (OC Human Trafficking Task Force)
Craig Friesen (Lt from Anaheim Police Dept)
Sandra Morgan (Director for Global Center for Women and Justice at Vanguard University)
Sara Catalan (Chief of Staff, Congressman Ed Royce’s office)
A program of the World Affairs Councils of America with support provided by a grant from Carlson & the Carlson Family Foundation.
9/22/2014 – Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Ed Royce at the Annual General Membership Dinner
World Affairs Council
of Orange County
welcomes
Congressman Ed Royce
Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee
at the Annual General Membership Dinner
World Affairs Council of Orange County is proud to host Congressman Ed Royce at the first Annual General Membership (AGM) dinner for the 2014-15 year on Monday, September 22nd.
The AGM meeting is the kick-off to a brand new year of events and programming. WAC is excited with the lineup of speakers and panels that we are assembling for 2014-2015. The world has many challenges and the U.S. continues to be instrumental in leading and finding solutions. WAC welcomes all new and and old members. This is an opportunity for the general membership to meet the incoming Executive Board and the new class of trustees and provide feedback on what members would like to see from World Affairs Council of Orange County.
Congressman Royce represents the 39th district of California and has served in the House of Representatives for 11 terms. He is the Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and a leading policymaker on terrorism, nuclear proliferation, and the role of the US in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and the Pacific. With the Middle East currently in chaos, Ukraine in crisis, and a multitude of other challenges around the globe, World Affairs Council is honored to have Congressman Royce address the Council as a distinguished speaker at this very important annual event.
There will be a private reception for our Premium Members prior to the Annual General Membership dinner. Please contact the WAC office to learn more about this event and about becoming a Premium Member.
Date: Monday, September 22, 2014
Location: Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel
686 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa, Ca. 92626
Self Parking – Complimentary (included in price)
ISIS in Iraq and Syria 6/19/14
The World Affairs Councils of America hosted a Hot Topics Conference Call with Prof. Joshua Landis, Director of the Center for Middle East Studies and Associate Professor, University of Oklahoma, for a call on the rise of ISIS in Iraq and Syria. Bill Clifford, WACA President and CEO, moderated the call. Click here to listen to the audio of this call.
