THE WORLD AFFAIRS FORUM - CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY TO OUR WORLD!

Located in Stamford, Connecticut since 1946, the World Affairs
Forum is a non-profit, non-partisan organization whose mission is
to expand understanding of global affairs and America's role in the world. We are a member of the World Affairs Councils of America, the largest national non-partisan network of almost 100 councils in over 40 states that are dedicated to educating and engaging Americans on the critical global issues of our times. 

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2013-14 PROGRAM SEASON!

Join the Forum now for the 2013-14 program season and be where the action is. 
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local experts for behind the scenes briefings that make these trips unique. These hallmark "Inside" tours are resource rich, featuring private briefings and expert lecturers.  Visit www.wacphila.org for information on upcoming tours.

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Please consult our upcoming events calendar or contact our office if you are interested in attending our programs.
Members of other councils may attend our events at member pricing. We would be delighted to have you join us.                     

The Honorable Ebrahim Rasool

Ambassador of South Africa to the US

"South Africa:  Gateway to the African Opportunity"

Before joining the Embassy, Ambassador Rasool's most recent positions have included Member of Parliament in the National Assembly, Special Advisor to the State President of the Republic of South Africa and Premier (governor of the Western Cape Province).  He led various Departments like Health, Welfare, Finance and Economic Development, and as Premier of the Western Cape was instrumental in attracting foreign investment into the Province.  Ebrahim Rasool has a long history of involvement in the anti-apartheid struggle, including leadership in the United Democratic Front (UDF) and the African National Congress (ANC). He spent time in prison and under house arrest.

His social and political involvement has consistently been faith-driven. He has been involved in both the Islamic Movement as well as the Interfaith Movement, and has been active in mobilising Muslims and the broader faith communities for a deeper understanding of Islam and faith under conditions of oppression (under apartheid) and currently under conditions of globalisation.

Advance Reservations Required!

Free to the Public

Reservation Deadline  

May 17, 2013, 12 Noon

To reserve or for more information,

contact the World Affairs Forum at

(203) 356-0340 or info@worldaffairsforum.org.

General Reinsurance Corporation Headquarters
Stamford

Program:  6-7:30 PM

SPONSORED BY GENERAL REINSURANCE CORPORATION

ANNUAL mEETING, DINNER & SPEAKER - Thursday, June 6

World Affairs Forum 

 Wilbur Miller

Annual Meeting and Dinner

Thursday, June 6, 2013

5:30 pm - Cash Bar

6:00 pm - Annual Meeting

7:00 pm - Dinner / Presentation

Sheraton Stamford Hotel
700 East Main Street
 

Members:  $80                            Guests:  $90

DINNER KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Ambassador Sallama Shaker

Former Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt and

 Visiting Professor, Yale Divinity School

"Reconfiguring the Middle East"

Ambassador Sallama Shaker was the first woman Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Americas in the history of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Prior to that, she was Egypt's ambassador to Canada. Shaker has held several other positions within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including Deputy Minister for North and Latin America, Advisor to the Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs on Egyptian/American Relations and NATO, First Secretary at the office of the Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, and attaché at the Soviet Desk within the ministry. From 1985-1990, Dr. Shaker served as the Consul General at the Egyptian Embassy in Washington, D.C.  Throughout her career Dr. Shaker has been active in women's rights in the Islamic world. In 2008 she was the organizer of a conference held at the Library of Alexandria in Egypt on Challenges Facing Arab Women in the 21st Century.
 

RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT IN ADVANCE REQUIRED 

Deadline: Friday, May 31