National Democratic Institute Regional Director to Ukraine Kristina Wilfore to speak on role of women in international relations within youth discussion club “Open World”

The topic of the meeting “Role of Women in International Relations”.

Among the issues that will be discussed: differences in making carrier for men and women in diplomatic sphere; how gender issues are present in international relations and why they are important, what is NDI doing worldwide in gender sphere: some foreign experience and can be interesting for Ukrainian youth and will increasing women presence at policy-making processes increase international security.

Kristina Wilfore joined National Democratic Institute with more than 17 years of political experience and virtually all aspects of political organizing. Ms. Wilfore is now the regional director in Ukraine, relying on her experience in elections, policy development and civic advocacy in order to support a more vibrant and accountable democracy for Ukrainians.

Prior to joining NDI, Ms. Wilfore served as executive director of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center (BISC), turning a little known research shop into a powerhouse for direct democracy. Beginning with a budget of only $15,000, Wilfore planned, managed and implemented the center’s growth, turning it into a multi-million dollar politically influential NGO, which was awarded the most valuable think tank in Washington, D.C., of 2009 by The Nation. Ms. Wilfore provided consulting to an average of 40 campaigns a year for over eight years, providing technical support such as: polling, focus groups and other research methodologies to identify concerns; crafting messages, policies and platforms; targeting and communication with diverse audiences; inspiring and mobilizing voters; building and managing coalitions; and fundraising.

Venue - Hotel Riviera, 7th Floor, 15 Sagaydachnogo St. Registration starts at 18.00.

The language of the meeting – English.

To participate it is mandatory to fill the registration form and send it in before March 17, 2013. Pre-registration is required. Seats are limited.  

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
Discussion Club “Open World” – is a new educational Project of Arseniy Yatsenyuk Open Ukraine Foundation for socially active youth. Its purpose – to foster a new generation of responsible leaders. Each month the Foundation arranges lectures with renowned experts, political and community leaders to discuss ways of effective solutions to social problems in Ukraine and worldwide.