Citizen Diplomacy Alliance was pleased to host a group from the Middle East that were here studying “Women in Politics and Civil Societyâ€. The group met with both men and women in the political world and leaders in education and law enforcement. This delightful group of women were a joy to host!
We want to thank Assistant Chief of Police, Carla Johnson, Council woman, Terry Rowden from Willcox, Cochise County Supervisor, Peggy Judd, Justin Allred, Lawyer from Willcox (and board member of CDA), Monica Wright from Pantano High School, The leadership from the Pascua Yaqui Tribal Police, Commander Kara Riley form the Oro Valley Police Department, CJ Karamargin from Senator Martha McSally’s office, and Hilda Ladner, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion officer from Pima Community College. What a great opportunity for the group to hear from such influential people and for them to hear from the visitors.
Where were the visitors from? Bahrain; Egypt, Iraq; Jordan; Libya; Morocco, Qatar; Saudi Arabia, and Sudan. Each fabulous representatives for their countries!
At the reception we held for them they were honored to meet the candidate for Tucson Mayor, Steve Farley, who not only visited with each one but spoke to them in Arabic. He was huge hit!
Here are some pictures from the visit.
Please accept my deep gratitude for your kind volunteered efforts and your hospitality during our visit to your establishment
The meetings held under the umbrella of IVLP august 2019 was very beneficial to me also the conversation with Ms.Steve Farley
It will be my pleasure to continue our dialogue through exchange of knowledge and experience.
Kind regards
am the woman in front of MsSteve Farley with the traditional yollow dress
What a joy to meet you. I am so pleased you felt the program was valuable.
Pat Watson, Executive Director