Latest Press Releases
March 18, 2026 - Los Angeles World Affairs Council Welcomes New Board Members
October 9, 2025 - Global Leaders Join Board of Directors
October 3, 2025 - World Prize Recipient Abernethy Urges LA to Embrace Global Leadership
September 11, 2025 - Los Angeles World Affairs Council Condemns Political Violence
September 2, 2025 - Los Angeles World Affairs Council Launches Inaugural World Prize Gala
August 18, 2025 - Secretary Contreras-Sweet Re-Elected Chair
About the Los Angeles World Affairs Council
The Los Angeles World Affairs Council is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting civic engagement and civil discourse. For more than seven decades, the Council has served as Los Angeles’ premier forum for global affairs, convening diverse voices to examine international challenges and opportunities. Through its signature programs, including the World Prize Gala, Town Hall Series, and High School Program, the Council reaches thousands annually, fostering informed citizenship and preparing Los Angeles to engage with the world.