Delegate from Oregon in Prague for Young Leaders Conference

Portland, Ore--This week, delegates from all over the United States are in Prague, Czech Republic to participate in the Young Leaders Dialogue with America Conference. The conference, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will provide opportunities for strategic learning and exchange between emerging leaders on issues of critical mutual concern. 

Natalie Patrick-Knox

Natalie Patrick-Knox, an organizer with Oregon’s statewide Immigrant Rights Coalition CAUSA, was awarded a position in the Tolerance & Diversity track of the conference. Patrick-Knox will have the opportunity to participate in workshops, discussions and collaborative projects on immigration related topics.

Based in Salem, CAUSA is the largest Latino and Latina civil and human rights and advocacy organization in the Pacific Northwest.

Forty-eight American participants were selected to participate in the one week conference with 143 of their European peers. In addition to Tolerance & Diversity, delegates will be addressing issues related to New Challenges in Trans-Atlantic Relations and Climate Change & Environmental Issues.

For more information on the conference, visit the Young Leaders Dialogue with America website at www.iie.org/ylda

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