News and Media

Stay up to date with the World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Our news page features updates on programs, events, and initiatives that promote global understanding in our region — from diplomatic exchanges to insights on international issues. Discover how we connect Kentucky and Southern Indiana to the wider world.

Interested in international affairs and journalism? Volunteer to cover our programs and write event recaps to be featured here and shared across our social media channels. For more information and terms, please email Zeynep Yildirim, Marketing Associate

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Celebrate Diversity Month

Each April, we observe Celebrate Diversity Month—a time dedicated to recognizing and honoring the rich diversity within our communities that helps our city flourish.

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Côte d’Ivoire: A Complex Journey Through History and Identity

During their time in Kentucky, the international visitors from CIV explored strategies for establishing procedures that foster and sustain trust in the democratic process. Gaining this knowledge is a meaningful advancement in preventing political violence, strengthening public confidence in democracy, encouraging voter participation, and promoting long-term political stability for the CIV.

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Our Podcast

World Talk touches on global culture, society and systems, and asks how these issues and opportunities impact us locally in the Kentucky and Southern Indiana region. Our conversations with experts and people with global experiences across a variety of fields offer insights into the global influences on local lives.

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