Upcoming Events

2021 Online Courses

Webinars

All of our webinars take place in the Classroom. Space is limited and priority will be given to current and past GWA clients. Prices: US$5 for GWA clients/US$1non-GWAon GWA clients except when noted. To register, email Marjane Nakello at mnakello(at)globalwireonline(dot)org.

 

Graphic Design and Human Rights 

Graphic and communication design has played a significant role in presenting a variety of human rights in a visually compelling way.  Join Global Wire Associates R&D Director Maria Ferrara and a panel of graphic designers for an interactive presentation about the history of this art form in social movements.

Solar Justice 

Access to energy is a fundamental key to economic and social development worldwide. However, approximately 1.6 billion people in the world are living without access to electricity.  Most of these people use wood, coal, or even dung to heat and cook in their homes, which can result in indoor air pollution that kills 1.6 million people a year.   Furthermore, those without regular access to electricity can’t recharge their electronics and be active participants in the digital world.  Global Wire Associates Editorial Director Philip Lee will discuss the growing solar justice movement and how you can get involved. 

The Art of the Online Portfolio

It is pretty much required in many industries today to have a polished online portfolio to present your work and skills to potential clients, especially if you are self-employed.  In this webinar Global Wire Associates Managing Director Talia Whyte and Program Director Marjane Nakello will present free and low-cost tools for creating an online portfolio, show examples of effective portfolios, and honest critique portfolios of participating audience members live during the webinar.  Whether you are a web developer, graphic designer, journalist, artist, or musician, this webinar is for anyone who wants to present themselves in the best light online.

Public Diplomacy 2.0 

Another UN Week is upon us again, and we are going to take a look at how public diplomacy has evolved over the last 70 years.  From radio broadcasting and world fairs to Twitter and Skype, the many ways states communicate to strategic populations may have changed, but the message remains the same. Join us for an exciting discussion about the past, present, and future of the people’s diplomacy.

Branding and Strategic Content Development 

Having a clear brand is very important for every individual and organization today, but are you clearly delivering your message?  Whether you are looking to motivate your customers or supporters, establish credibility, or grow your organization, it is vital to spend time researching and building your brand with a solid content development strategy.  Global Wire Associates Managing Director Talia Whyte and Program Director Marjane Nakello will lead an interactive discussion on how content marketing can help establish your brand.

Intellectual Property and the Creative Economy

Intellectual property generally refers to the creations of the mind, but in today’s digital world, that meaning has blurred.  Copyright infringement is a growing problem, and now more than ever, it is important for creative professionals to understand how to protect their content (art, music, literature, photography, web and graphic design, etc).  Global Wire Associates Editorial Director Philip Lee will be joined by two lawyers who specialize in international intellectual property law to break down these issues for us.

US Elections & Online Activism: Now What? 

The contest between Donald Trump and Joe Biden is possibly the most politically divisive race in U.S. history.  How did online activism play a role in this year’s elections, and what lessons have we learned going forward?  Join the staff of Global Wire Associates and other guest speakers from both campaigns to talk about the “now what.”

Mobile Broadband and Human Rights

According to a new report from the United Nations Broadband Commission, access to technology is still a major problem globally.  Broadband penetration is still limited to the few.  Global Wire Associates Program Director Marjane Nakello will discuss the current state of Internet access globally and ideas on closing the digital divide.