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International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) Americas 2023

International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) Americas 2023 Partnering for people-centered and future-ready disaster resilient infrastructure The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) is organizing the first regional conference ICDRI Americas, in partnership with the US Government. ICDRI Americas 2023 will convene countries, organizations, and institutions from the Americas to deliberate on the opportunities for collective action across sectors and stakeholders towards climate and disaster resilience of infrastructure in the region. Informed by the…

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Documentary Screening of "From Fear to Freedom" & Discussion

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Join Uyghur journalist Kasim Kashgar for a screening and discussion of the documentary "From Fear to Freedom: A Uyghur’s Journey" at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at an event hosted by the National Press Club. Doors to the Holeman Lounge will open at 6 p.m. The documentary screening will start at 6:30 p.m. and be followed by a conversation with Kashgar.

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ROMANIAN CHRISTMAS CONCERT

ROMANIAN CHRISTMAS CONCERT - Sunday, December 10th, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at National Press Club Ballroom For registration - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/romanian-christmas-concert-tickets-764112740777?aff=oddtdtcreator

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The Belmarsh Tribunal

The extradition case against Julian Assange is now entering its final phase — and the international pressure for his freedom is mounting. From Presidents and Prime Ministers to Nobel Peace Prize winners, the international community is crying out against the injustice of Assange's prosecution — and its implication for press freedom worldwide. On 9 December, leading journalists, lawyers, and human rights defenders will gather at the National Press Club in Washington, DC as witnesses to this crackdown on free speech and the First Amendment. It's not too late to stand on the right side of…

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Memorial Service for Former President Mike Freedman

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A Memorial Service for former Club President Mike Freedman will be held by the National Press Club on January 8 at 6pm in the Holeman Lounge. All Club members and their guests are welcome, but registration is required. Freedman was the Club’s 114th President and led the organization through the challenging year of 2020 when the pandemic was at its height. He performed remarkably in that role and was able to bring many important initiatives to the Club despite the challenging environment. Freedman passed away in late 2023 from pancreatic cancer. The Memorial will have several speakers and…

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NPC Headliners Book Event: Deesha Dyer "Undiplomatic"

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Hear how Deesha Dyer, a hip-hop journalist without political connections, conquered her imposter syndrome and landed one of the most coveted jobs at The White House at a Headliners book event on Thursday, April 25 at 1 p.m. Though Dyer had been repeatedly told she had, “an attitude problem that would lead to nowhere,” she rose to become White House social secretary, one of the senior protocol faces in the Obama administration. In a memoir titled, “Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble,” Dyer candidly details her journey of her life before, during and after her time…

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2024 Science of Patient Engagement Symposium, “Patient Experiences through their Lifespan”

2024 Science of Patient Engagement Symposium May 8, 2024 | 12:30 – 5:00 p.m. May 9, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. To register and to learn more about the event, please go here. The Science of Patient Engagement Symposium is a two-day meeting held annually to explore how the science of patient engagement is evolving and contributing new evidence. Research leaders share – with a broad scientific audience – their experiences, accomplishments, best practices, and resulting impacts on medicine and science regarding patient centricity. Sessions will explore the science of patient engagement from…

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2024 Science of Patient Engagement Symposium, "Patient Experiences through their Lifespan"

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NPC Headliners Screening: "Anna"

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Join Bob Woodward, U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and former CIA Director John Brennan at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 for a screening of the biographical film “Anna” with opening remarks from Sean Penn and followed by a discussion on the dangers journalists face in the 21st century. The film depicts Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya’s brave crusade as she risks her life to fight for an independent voice in Putin's Russia. Politkovskaya survived poisoning, detention and beatings, but was ultimately silenced, becoming one of more than 1,800 journalists killed so far this century.…

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Documentary Screening of "Democracy on Trial" & Panel Discussion

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Join the NPC Events Team for a screening of FRONTLINE's "Democracy on Trial" followed by a discussion with Producer Mike Wiser (joining the discussion virtually) and former Senior Investigative Counsel for the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol Temidayo Aganga-Williams. Watch the trailer here. "FRONTLINE investigates the roots of the criminal cases against former President Trump stemming from his 2020 election loss. With the presidential race for 2024 underway, veteran political filmmaker Michael Kirk and his team examine the House Jan. 6…

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