[UPCOMING EVENT] Join Us October 21 at 12 PM ET: "Writing for Policy and International Affairs Audiences"

Communicating Global Impact: Writing for Policy and International Affairs Audiences

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Time: 12 – 1:30 PM EDT

Location: Virtual (Zoom)  

Effective policy writing is essential to informing decision-makers, shaping public discourse, influencing policy, and advancing ideas in international affairs. Whether writing policy briefs, memos, reports, op-eds, research summaries, or advocacy materials, professionals must be able to translate complex issues into writing that is clear, credible, concise, and purposeful.

Join the Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA) for a session of the 2026 Communications Training Series focused on practical approaches to writing for policy organizations and international affairs audiences. This interactive virtual session will explore how to structure policy-focused writing, adapt messages for different audiences, and communicate analysis with clarity and purpose.

What You'll Learn

Participants will learn how to:

• Understand the principles of effective policy writing for international affairs audiences.
• Structure policy briefs, memos, and other policy-focused communications for clarity and impact.
• Translate complex research and policy issues into clear, accessible language.
• Write with greater precision, clarity, and concision.
• Avoid common policy writing challenges, including jargon, overly complex language, and unclear recommendations.

Whether you are building a communications strategy for a policy organization, supporting advocacy initiatives, or looking to strengthen your professional communications skills, this session will provide practical tools and actionable insights to help you communicate with greater purpose and impact.

We look forward to welcoming you to the first session of the BPIA Communications Training Series as we build the communications skills needed to lead, influence, and drive meaningful change in international affairs.

Ethel Mwedziwendira is the founder of EP Studio, a global communications and publicity studio advising leaders and organizations on executive visibility, crisis, litigation, and high-stakes communications. She has led communications strategy across more than 50 high-profile legal matters, including cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, and advises athletes, executives, and organizations on strategic communications and public positioning.

Her work and insights have been featured in Bloomberg Businessweek and the American Bar Association. Ethel brings extensive experience translating complex and sensitive issues into clear, compelling narratives.