Featured Events
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Join us for a conversation on Sudan's humanitarian crisis and the urgent need to help the millions of civilians devastated by the country's civil war.
![Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji addresses the General Assembly meeting on the ICC at the United Nations.](/sites/default/files/styles/wide_xxsml/public/2025-01/Chile%20Eboe-Osuji%20UN%201220x686.png?h=e23e6f7e&itok=RbNU5U17)
Join us for a conversation with former International Criminal Court President Chile Eboe-Osuji on prosecuting war crimes and strengthening global justice.
![A man lays flowers beneath a framed photo of Alexei Navalny during protest in front of Russian embassy in Belgrade, Serbia on February 16, 2024.](/sites/default/files/styles/wide_xxsml/public/2025-01/Russian%20Opposition%201220x686.png?h=e23e6f7e&itok=usdguSC7)
Join us for a conversation on the future of Russia's opposition movement and the challenges Russian activists are facing.
Event Experience
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Expand your worldview with expert insights and diverse perspectives. Our events connect you with those at the forefront, giving you the context and knowledge to navigate an ever-changing world.
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Ask thoughtful questions, challenge ideas, and exchange perspectives with the speakers on our stage. At the Council, discussions are interactive, and your voice helps shape the global future.
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Council event attendees are interested and invested in the world around us. Meet new people, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections with your globally-conscious peers.
[The Council] is a unique, outstanding opportunity to learn about US/global relations and participate in the future of our country. Few cities, if any, can offer such mind-expanding experiences to all its citizens.”
Watch Past Event Video
![Alisa Bhachu, Zaher Sahloul, and Suzanne Akhras speak onstage at the Chicago Council Conference Center.](/sites/default/files/styles/wide_xxsml/public/2025-01/Syria%20Event%201220x686.png?h=e23e6f7e&itok=dcO6Jkst)
![Alisa Bhachu, Zaher Sahloul, and Suzanne Akhras speak onstage at the Chicago Council Conference Center.](/sites/default/files/styles/classic_xxsml/public/2025-01/Syria%20Event%201220x686.png?h=e51ea8df&itok=XaNVk1a-)
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