Community Conversation: The Crisis in Afghanistan

151 East 5600 South,Murray UT 84107

31 August, 2021

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Join UCCD to learn and ask questions about the crisis in Afghanistan. Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy (UCCD) recognizes that people have many questions about the crisis in Afghanistan but might not know where to look for answers, who to ask, or might feel too embarrassed about asking these questions. UCCD will host a timely and exclusive conversation about the crisis in Afghanistan with Ahmad Afzali, our own International Exchange Program Director. Please come ready to learn and ask questions in this open and respectful conversation. Ahmad will share his point of view about the historical context of America’s role in Afghanistan, the recent fall of the Afghan government and Taliban takeover, and how recent events have resulted in a humanitarian crisis for thousands of people in Afghanistan. You must be vaccinated to attend. Sitting is limited, so register today. The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy believes that everyone has the right, even the responsibility to help shape U.S. foreign policy “one handshake at a time,” and since 1967, we at UCCD have fostered citizen diplomacy by creating meaningful person-to-person interactions with individuals from other countries and cultures. UCCD works with the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program and other exchange programs to welcome hundreds of emerging leaders from around the world to Utah to meet with like-minded professionals, businesses, government agencies, and organizations to exchange best practices and create networks while experiencing Utah’s unique culture. Additionally, UCCD invites the local community to attend the Ambassador John Price and Marcia Price World Affairs Lecture Series, a free and open to the public event.  This lecture series features experts who come from a wide range of disciplines to speak about relevant foreign diplomacy topics resulting in a globally savvy community. Citizen diplomacy is a powerful tool for creating sustaining economic and social relationships in a globally connected world.  To learn more, please visit utahdiplomacy.org