Fellows From 90 Countries Attend Hubert H. Humphrey Global Leadership Forum in Washington, DC

Last week, the U.S. Department of State and IIE welcomed 167 Humphrey Fellows from 90 countries to Washington, DC, for the Global Leadership Forum. The event, "Resilience in the Face of Climate change: A Global Perspective on Leadership," took place October 25–29 at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, VA, and featured prominent speakers who discussed climate change, women's empowerment, the current refugee crisis, and economic development. The Fellows also had the opportunity to give presentations on climate change and its effects on their various professional fields such as public health, human rights and journalism and economic development. These Fellows represent the 37th cohort of Humphrey Fellows and join an alumni family of over 5,000 around the world. 

The Humphrey Program provides year of professional enrichment in the United States for experienced professionals from designated countries undergoing development or political transition.