Happy Dog Takes on the World: Citizen Participation in the Judicial System in Japan & East Asia
Systems that incorporate juries into the legal decision-making process can significantly impact a countryβs political system, political culture, and society. Bodies of average citizens can function as powerful tools in…
Sustainable Cities
Urban planners, architects, environmental experts, and civil society leaders representing 21 countries will be in Cleveland to explore how local government and community organizations are advancing sustainability. Visitors will experience…
Redefining National Security: Preparing for Future Foreign Policy Challenges
From climate change to infectious disease and cyber security, global trends are increasingly shaping American security interests both at home and abroad. Additionally, the rise of identity based extremism and…
Women as Drivers of Social and Economic Change
International visitors from Central and South America will travel to Cleveland to gain an understanding of the contributions of women leaders throughout the community. Visitors will explore the role of…
Bridges to the World Workshop
Bridges to the WorldΒ is a series of interactive workshops that examine the key elements of global education and explore a multitude of resources for educators to foster global competence in…
Healthcare Management in the U.S.
Physicians and public healthcare proponents from Ukraine will be in Northeast Ohio to foster connections with some of Cleveland's world-renowned public and private healthcare systems. Visitors will seek to better…
Addressing the Needs of Underserved and At-Risk Youth
CCWA will host visitors representing nine countries from throughout Latin America here to examine primary prevention programs for at-risk youth and family support strategies. While Cleveland youth face a number…
Water Protection and Pollution in the U.S.
On the 50th anniversary of the infamous Cuyahoga River fire, international visitors from China will travel to Cleveland to take a firsthand look at the extensive local efforts to protect…
The United States and Japan: A Celebration of Cultural and Economic Ties
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs is proud to present "The United States and Japan: A Celebration of Cultural and Economic Ties" at the Cleveland Museum of Art the evening…
Science and Technology Entrepreneurship
Visitors from the Bahamas, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Lebanon, Romania, South Africa, and Namibia will travel to Cleveland to learn the roles of government, private enterprises, professional organizations and universities in…
CCWA 2019 Annual Meeting
Join us at our 2019 Annual Meeting to celebrate our accomplishments from the past year! We will also be recognizing our Citizen Diplomats who volunteer with the Cleveland Council on…
Advancing Minority Rights
International visitors from Belgium, France, Kosovo, Russia, Slovenia, Turkey and the United Kingdom will be traveling to Cleveland to examine U.S. and international initiatives for the promotion and protection of…