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John Wojnowski doesn't mind if you know his name.That wasn't always the case. Back when he started protesting in front of the Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See, colloquially known as the Vatican Embassy, in 1998, it was possible to be one man on a mission and remain relatively anonymous, possible that your friends and family in another state might never know the thing you were most ashamed of, the thing that was not your shame at all. These were the days before social media, before photographs on phones, before a single image could travel around the world before you knew it had been taken.But those were also the days before John was famous.Read The Man Outside the Vatican Embassy on Diplomatica Global.

On June 16, the Embassy of Finland hosted an event focused on sustainable forest management, forest conservation, and the crucial role of forests and other ecosystems in addressing the climate crisis, delivering environmental benefits, and supporting rural economies. It included a "not a manel" with  Ambassador Mikko Hautala, Republic of Finland; Ambassador Anniken Ramberg Krutnes, Kingdom of Norway; Ambassador Lone Dencker Wisborg, Kingdom of Denmark; Ambassador Karin Olofsdotter, Kingdom of Sweden and U.S. officials, industry executives and more. 

Learn more about the sustainability initiatives of the Embassy of Finland and the Embassy of Sweden on DiplomaticaGlobal.com.

During pandemic lockdowns, the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain, now serving as the Embassy of Spain's cultural center, turned the building's grounds and exteriors into outdoor museums. 

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend, next week, or this month? Here are some public diplomacy events we're looking forward to.

The Embassy of Uruguay is showcasing its democracy and peaceful transfers of power in a stunning new photography exhibit (shown in the image above by photographer Luis Rivas.) The exhibit is open to the public during business hours. Contact

Maria Fernanda Garcia to schedule a visit.

After hosting their event virtually due to the pandemic, the Iberoamerican Association of Cultural Attachés' Film Festival returns June 27-July 7 with screenings at the Embassy of Argentina, Embassy of Panama, the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain and more. Screenings are free.

The excellent and timely garden exhibition, Around Pollinators, is open for guided tours at the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain.

Swiss Film Club is hosting a virtual screening of the documentary Loving Highsmith, about famed American author Patricia Highsmith--best known for her works Strangers on a Train, Carol, and The Talented Mr. Ripley--who spent the last 13 years of her life in Switzerland.

The Embassy of the Czech Republic will present the children’s choir Campanella on June 24, 2022, at 6 pm. The choir will perform a selection of folk songs from around the world.

On Mon, June 27, 2022 at 3:30 PM, the Japan Information & Culture Center is hosting Japanese children's author, Sachiko Kashiwaba.The Italian Cultural Institute is offering a double virtual feature from director Alexo Wandael, which includes To my Pink Lady and Tomato Soup in Skid Row, followed by a recorded Q&A with Fabio Finotti, previous director of the Italian Cultural Institute, along with writer and actress Cristina Rambaldi, editor Daniela Ovi, producer Pete White and director Alexo Wandael. Streaming available June 29 - July 3.

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