🗓️ Tuesday, April 23rd
⏰ Starts at 7:45 PM
📍Grand Salon, Fondation des États-Unis (FEU), 15 Boulevard Jourdan, Paris [Link Google maps]).
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Dear participants,
🌐 📖 CONSIDERING...
The context of 2024's historic election season, where half of the globe gears up for the polls ;
That April 23 is the World Book and Copyright Day - established by UNESCO, this day honors authors, fosters literacy, and highlights the role of books in sharing ideas and building peace ;
❓ARE YOU...
Enthusiastic about enhancing your diplomatic skills through mastering civil discourse?
Intrigued by the opportunity to depolarize national and international debates, especially within a global context marked by conflicts and tensions?
🤝👩 DIPLO CITÉ AND BRAVER ANGELS PRESENT...
An immersive diplomatic workshop, featuring a special guest appearance by the esteemed writer and captivating orator, ✨ ALEXANDRA HUDSON ✨.
Alexandra Hudson will explore the timeless importance of civility in today's divisive world, drawing from classical philosophers to modern leaders, and from her experience in government during politically turbulent times.
✅ Please complete the registration form below - Registration is mandatory as spaces are limited!
Diplomatically,
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💡 ABOUT THE WORLSHOP
Engage in small-group discussions facilitated by residents - and the speaker herself!-, providing a safe and nurturing environment to share thoughts and gain insights.
Gain firsthand perspectives from the author and engage in an interactive debate with Alexandra as we delve into her bestselling book, "The Soul of Civility."
You will explore existential themes critical for our global community, such as:
- Being civil in an uncivil world
- Freedom & democracy
- Civility vs. politeness
- Individualism vs. communalism
- Rebuilding trust and a civic society
- Equality in a civic world
- The intricacies of tolerance
- Building habits of robust debate, reconciliation, and citizenship
- Embracing uncertainty, curiosity, and open-mindedness
- Navigating social pressure and free speech
- The role of public leaders and citizens in fostering tolerance, comity, and civility
- Promoting tolerance and diminishing partisanship
- Citizenship in a digital age - digital anonymity
- Cultivating our digital garden
- Civility as language
- Challenging certainty with curiosity
--------------------------🔎 ABOUT DIPLO CITÉ & BRAVER ANGELS
DIPLO CITÉ
Diplo Cité is an interactive hub for residents, aimed at promoting dialogue and education on contemporary diplomatic issues. Inspired by the founders' vision of a 'school for human relations for peace,' we are dedicated to engaging with stakeholders within the Cité Internationale and the broader diplomatic community in France and beyond.
Join our dedicated WhatsApp group [link] for real-time updates.
Follow us on Instagram (@diplocite) for event highlights.
Learn more about us - [link] to an article in French.
BRAVER ANGELS
Braver Angels is a cross-partisan movement dedicated to bridging political divides through community engagement.The organization runs workshops, debates, and other events where "red" (conservative) and "blue" (liberal) participants attempt to better understand one another's positions and discover their shared values.
Visite our website for more details.
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🚀 DIPLO CITÉ RECRUITS
If you couldn't attend our recent recruitment session but are enthusiastic about joining our team, fill out the relevant section of the form if you're interested and stay connected on Instagram.
