The America-Eurasia Center

Invites you and your colleagues to one of the most special events in Washington DC:

In the 2020 Belarusian election, her husband, Valery Tsepkalo, announced his presidential run against the incumbent Alexander Lukashenko. On July 14th, 2020, he was denied registration as a candidate, and the family began receiving threats to their safety from the state government. The three opposing candidates to the incumbent united their campaigns, and following this move, Tsepkalo began representing her husband at campaign rallies and political debates. She fell under intense pressure from the government to concede the race, but persisted even after her husband fled the country with their children in fear for their safety. More of Tsepkalo’s family members began being accused of crimes and asked to testify against Valery in government-backed trials. Eventually, she fled the country the night before the election to rejoin her family and cast her vote in the presidential election.

When incumbent president Alexander Lukashenko was declared the winner of the election, Tsepkalo was among the many other Belarusian activists who called on other countries to recognize the legitimate winner of the election (Tikhanosakaya). Veronika Tsepkalo has been internationally recognized for her role in building a “free and democratic Belarus” and for advocating for women’s freedom initiatives through the spread of democracy within her home country and throughout the world.

Veronika Tsepkalo’s Distinguished Awards:

●      John S. McCain Freedom Award (USA)

●      Sakharov Prize (European Parliament)

●      Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Award (USA)

●      Luther Prize (“the intrepid word”) (Germany)

●      Csoklich Democracy Prize [Austria]

●      Democracy Medal (International Association of Political Consultants)

●      Charlemagne Prize (Germany)

The accomplishments of women throughout history have moved this world forward. From Joan of Arc, Florence Nightingale, Mother Teresa, Harriet Tubman, and many others, the America-Eurasia Center wants to help this group celebrate the accomplishments of women throughout the world.

The Center’s America-Eurasia Art Foundation brings a special performance by the American composer and an "American Treasure," Richard Trifan. He will be performing several of his works, the last of which is titled "Women Empowering the World.”

We are planning an Art Salon in the future, which will feature women artists. Welcome and enjoy the event, everyone!" 

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We are inviting those interested in international affairs and representatives from our business and foreign policy community to participate in our new author series. This new series will serve as your foreign policy and international affairs networking hub. The America-Eurasia Center will also present a Star of Excellence Women's Award. For those who wish to help sponsor the event, please contact Michael Cooper at Director@eurasiacenter.org  

Ambassadors & Diplomats of Foreign Embassies are Honored Guests (complimentary), preregistration required

Diplomats' information may be filled out on this Website below or sent to Director@eurasiacenter.org

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Of the more than 180 embassies and respected global corporate and policy organizations, we invite Ambassadors and members of the Diplomatic Corps in Washington, DC, and Representatives from our business and cultural community to participate in an ongoing monthly Nations of the World Networking Event. This Countries of the World Series will serve as your cultural and business networking hub. The America-Eurasia Center/Business Coalition and The Uplifting Africa Program will be honoring special Star of Excellence Awards.