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SUMMARY:SECWAC Presents: Rosalee Keech on Human Trafficking - The Current Situation and How to Bankrupt It
DESCRIPTION:“Human Trafficking: The Current Situation and How to Bankrupt It”\nWho: Rosalee Keech\, ECPAT-USA at the United Nations\, President of the Committee to Stop Trafficking in Persons\, Inc. \nWhen: Wednesday April 15\, 2026 | Reception: 5:30pm | Presentation: 6:00pm \nWhere: Essex Yacht Club \nAbout the Speaker: \nRosalee Keech is currently Representing ECPAT-USA at the United Nations working with member states\, United Nations agencies and other UN accredited organizations to end the exploitation and trafficking of children. She previously served as Chief Observer to the United Nations for the League of Women Voters of the United States (2011-2021).  Rosalee also serves as President of the Committee to Stop Trafficking in Persons\, Inc. (coalition of non governmental organizations accredited at the United Nations) and a member of the New Jersey Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Task Force. \n\n\n                \n                        \n                            Single Event Registration for Nonmembers Only\n                             \n                        \n                        First Name(Required)Last NameEmail(Required)\n                            \n                        Address(Required)    \n                    \n                         \n                                        \n                                        Street Address\n                                    \n                                        \n                                        Address Line 2\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    City\n                                 \n                                        \n                                        State / Province / Region\n                                      \n                                    \n                                    ZIP / Postal Code\n                                \n                    \n                Single Event Registration\n					\n					\n						Price:\n						\n					\n					\n				How Did You Hear About Us?Please choose:(Required)\n			\n					\n					Friend or Family\n			\n			\n					\n					Email Notice\n			\n			\n					\n					Guest or Friend of Speaker\n			\n			\n					\n					Facebook\n			\n			\n					\n					Newspaper\n			\n			\n					\n					Other
URL:https://secwac.org/event/secwac-presents-rosalee-keech-on-human-trafficking/
LOCATION:Essex Yacht Club\, 13 Novelty Lane\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Great Decisions 2026 - Ukraine and the Future of European Security
DESCRIPTION:SECWAC is proud to partner with the Essex Public Library for the Foreign Policy Association’s 2026 “Great Decisions” program. \nWhen: Tuesday April 21\, 2026  |  6pm – 7:15pm \nWhere: Essex Library Association – 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT 06426 \nTopic: Ukraine and the Future of European Security \nAuthor: Thomas Wright \nWith reduced U.S. support for NATO and Ukraine\, Europe faces strategic uncertainty. The Trump administration has signaled an intention to reduce its security role in Europe. What are America’s stakes in NATO and Europe’s strategic dilemmas\, and how might Europe respond? \nTo learn more about the topic\, and get up to speed with the recommended reading\, CLICK HERE.
URL:https://secwac.org/event/great-decisions-2026-ukraine-and-the-future-of-european-security/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T180000
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SUMMARY:Great Decisions 2026 - Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order
DESCRIPTION:SECWAC is proud to partner with the Essex Public Library for the Foreign Policy Association’s 2026 “Great Decisions” program. \nWhen: Tuesday May 12\, 2026  |  6pm – 7:15pm \nWhere: Essex Library Association – 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT 06426 \nTopic: Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order \nAuthor: Scott Bessent (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) \nCan multilateralism survive amid shifting global power and rising nationalism? This chapter examines the future of global cooperation across trade\, health\, and finance. \nTo learn more about the topic\, and get up to speed with the recommended reading\, CLICK HERE.
URL:https://secwac.org/event/great-decisions-2026-multilateral-institutions-in-a-changing-world-order/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T193000
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SUMMARY:Great Decisions 2026 - U.S. Engagement of Africa
DESCRIPTION:SECWAC is proud to partner with the Essex Public Library for the Foreign Policy Association’s 2026 “Great Decisions” program. \nWhen: Tuesday June 2\, 2026  |  6pm – 7:15pm \nWhere: Essex Library Association – 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT 06426 \nTopic: U.S. Engagement of Africa \nAuthor: Jendayi E. Frazer \nAfrica’s geopolitical role is growing. What lessons can the U.S. learn from China’s presence there\, and how might it strengthen ties\, especially with leading nations like Nigeria? What tools of statecraft might the U.S. bring to its engagement with Africa? \nTo learn more about the topic\, and get up to speed with the recommended reading\, CLICK HERE.
URL:https://secwac.org/event/great-decisions-2026-u-s-engagement-of-africa/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T180000
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SUMMARY:Great Decisions 2026 - The Future of Human Rights and International Law
DESCRIPTION:SECWAC is proud to partner with the Essex Public Library for the Foreign Policy Association’s 2026 “Great Decisions” program. \nWhen: Tuesday June 16\, 2026  |  6pm – 7:15pm \nWhere: Essex Library Association – 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT 06426 \nTopic: The Future of Human Rights and International Law \nAuthor: Jose Enrique Alvarez \nAs democracy and human rights retreat globally—and the U.S. pulls back—how can civil society and legal norms remain effective in a divided world? What is the role and force of international law in this era of impunity? \nTo learn more about the topic\, and get up to speed with the recommended reading\, CLICK HERE.
URL:https://secwac.org/event/great-decisions-2026-the-future-of-human-rights-and-international-law/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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