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Season 2 Episode 1: Roe vs. Wade

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In this episode, our interns engage in a thought-provoking discussion surrounding the possibility of the overturning of Roe vs. Wade and its potential implications for the future of the Supreme Court. With keen analysis and insightful conversations, they explore the…

Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine Webinar

The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg partnered with the Tennessee World Affairs Council, the World Affairs Council of San Antonio, and the IRC to bring this update to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Speaker: Tamara Demuria, Chief Humanitarian Officer at…

2022 Torch Awards Ceremony

2022 Torch Awards Ceremony 25 May 2022 This year the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg was honored to recognize the inspiring work of four individuals, three organizations, and one Youth Award Honoree. These individuals and groups have worked towards bettering…

2022 International Women’s Day Conference

2022 International Women’s Day Conference Global Report on Women: Meeting the Challenges of War, Oppression, & Covid-19 March 8, 2022 About The Event In celebration of Women’s History Month, the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg sponsored a conference featuring distinguished…

Explore the Dutch Waterways

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Another installment of our Travel Live! webinar series. Click below to watch Wilfred Muskens, Shoshana Altricher, and Joyce Davis as they discuss Denmark and the upcoming World Affairs Council trip along the Dutch Waterways.

2022 Great Decisions Videos

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2022 Great Decisions Lecture Series Click below to view any of this year’s Great Decisions Lectures.  Thank you to all our guest speakers! The US & Outer Space Guest speakers: Dr. Samantha A. Taylor, Dr. Andrea Harrington, & Dr. M.V.…

Town Hall for Justice – Gun Violence

Gun Violence in Harrisburg – Town Hall for Justice The World Affairs Council along with guest speakers and members of the public came together to have a conversation about gun violence in Harrisburg, and also on bringing justice to families…