There's a little something for everyone coming up on the events calendar this week. From abstract art to the future of NATO, here's a rundown of options to help you get out and about in the days ahead.
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Europe's Nuclear Umbrella: The Future of NATO
Two experts will discuss their views on the future of NATO. Ian Brzezinski is a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for Europe and NATO policy, and is now a member of the Atlantic Council's Strategic Advisors Group. Harris Mylonas is Associate Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at George Washington University who has written about "the politics of nation-building" in Central Europe. The free event is hosted by GW's Alexander Hamilton Society.
When: Tuesday, April 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Jack Morton Auditorium, 805 21st St. NW
Admission: Free
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U.S. National Human Rights Conference - Working to Stop Human Trafficking
The non-profit Youth for Human Rights International hosts a free three-day event for young people interested in joining the fight against human trafficking. Attendees will learn about and discuss key strategies on related human rights issues, and also visit Capitol Hill to meet with Congressional representatives and other leaders.
When: Thursday, April 11, 8:30 a.m.-Saturday, April 13 6 p.m.
Where: Capitol Hill, First Street SE
Admission: Free
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Joint Launch of Donor Scorecard and Global Report on Early Childhood Education
Despite research demonstrating the importance of early education to the developing brain, investment lags in pre-primary education across the world, and especially in low- and middle-income countries. On Thursday, UK-based charity Theirworld, the Global Business Coalition for Education and UNICEF co-host the release of a new report on the status of pre-primary education around the globe, as well as a vision for improving access to quality services.
When: Thursday, April 11, 10:30 a.m.-noon
Where: Ritz-Carlton Washington Hotel, 1150 22nd St. NW
Admission: Free
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Elements of Color with Susan Levin
Finally, Rockville, Maryland artist Susan Levin opens a new exhibit of her work at the Hera Hub DC workspace. Levin is a self-taught painter whose abstract works use color and thick brushwork to evoke nature and a contemplative mood.
When: Thursday, April 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Hera Hub DC, 5028 Wisconsin Ave. NW, #100
Admission: Free
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