At the end of the semester, the IO/UNS Specialization will name several awardees. For five award categories, we are soliciting award nominations from IO/UNS Specializers like yourself. We ask that you write-in the names (first and last and CU email address) of your colleagues for whom you wish to nominate in each respective category below. Nominations will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Monday, 8th April. We will then have a vote to determine the award-winners ahead of our end-of-year celebration on Friday, May 3rd. More details on this to follow!

Award Categories open for nominations:

The Role of Diplomacy in Advancing Human Rights During Conflict 
TODAY 2 April, 12:10 PM - 1:10 PM
Jerome Green Hall

Please join the Columbia Law School Human Rights Institute for a lunch talk as part of our Spring Event Series: Defending Human Rights in the Face of Armed Conflict. The event series will explore strategies for promoting rights, justice, and peace during armed conflict. 

This event, co-sponsered by the Columbia Law School Human Rights Institute and the Columbia Law Students Human Rights Association is titled "Pathways to Peace: The Role of Diplomacy and Peacebuilding in Advancing Human Rights During Conflict" and has a particular focus on Ethiopia, Myanmar, and Global Trends.

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Global Careers Supporting International Diplomacy 
TODAY 2 April, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Discover diverse career paths supporting the United Nations mission in a dynamic panel discussion. Professionals at various career stages will share personal highlights and challenges, offering unique insights. Join us for an inspiring session delving into the multifaceted world of global careers in support of the United Nations. Lastly, you will have an opportunity to network with the panelists at the end of the session. 

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Briefing with Ambassador of the European Union to the United Nations Stavros Lambrinidis 
5 April, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
EU Delegation to the UN,  666 3rd Ave, New York, United States

Join CEUSA for a briefing with the newly appointed Ambassador of the European Union to the United Nations Stavros Lambrinidis at the European Union Delegation to the UN

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"Economic Issues in the European Union" with Debora Revoltella (European Investment Bank)
15 April, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
IAB 404

Join the Center on Global Economy and Governance and the MPA in Economic Policy Management for the series: “The World Economy: Views of Chief Economists," presenting world renowned economists from the private and public sector to discuss current global economic challenges and their perspectives of the future.

On April 15, 2024, Debora Revoltella, Director of the Economics Department of the European Investment Bank (EIB), will deliver the lecture: "Economic Issues in the European Union".  

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Columbia Global Energy Summit 2024 
16 April, 8:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Online

The Columbia Global Energy Summit 2024, hosted by the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA, is an annual event dedicated to thought-provoking discussions around the critical energy and climate challenges facing the global community.

This year’s day-long Summit will address myriad issues at the heart of today’s complex geopolitical, environmental and economic landscape, including the impact of climate change and the energy transition on geopolitics and security; the outlook for clean energy deployment in the face of growing policy support, as well as challenges such as interest rates, permitting reform and trade conflict; pathways to mobilize finance for clean energy in emerging and developing economies; energy justice imperatives; and the impact for energy and climate policy in key elections around the world in 2024. 

Speakers include:

• Selwin Hart- Assistant Secretary-General, Climate Action Team. Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General on Climate Change
• Avinash Persaud- Special Advisor on Climate Change to the President, Inter-American Development Bank

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UNITAR Global Diplomacy Initiative (GDI) Fellowship Programme, Spring 2024 Cohort
19 Apr 2024 - 28 Jun 2024
Deadline: April 17
NB: This is a fellowship that participants have to pay for. 

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has created an innovative curriculum that offers a transformative learning experience focused on diplomacy. This cutting-edge program provides students with a unique opportunity to engage with and learn from seasoned diplomats who are actively shaping international relations and politics. It is specifically designed for students enrolled in disciplines such as Political Science, International Relations, Urban Affairs, or related fields, as well as those who aspire to pursue a career in diplomacy.

The curriculum offered by UNITAR reflects a forward-thinking approach to education, empowering students to envision a brighter future through diplomacy. It is tailored to foster a deep appreciation for the dynamics of world affairs and cultivates a passion for making a positive impact on a global scale.

These courses will be taught by distinguished Ambassadors and high level UN Officials. This program is designed for students pursuing political science, international relations, global studies or related programs and are in their senior year in undergraduate, and any in Masters/ Graduate program. Research students and professionals can also apply. Students of the program will earn a Certificate of Completion. Sessions are tentatively scheduled to take place every Friday from 10:00 am – 01:00 pm EST (TBC).

This programme will take place online and costs $2,000
Please email reem.ebid@unitar.org with your resume/CV and a cover letter for your interest in this programme. More information here and in the brochure that is attached to this newsletter. Event Focal Point: hannah.gana@unitar.org. 

Please apply for a SIPA International Organizations Internship Stipend. We will support a few self-organized internships at international organizations that take place (or begin) in the summer of 2024. Internships must be unpaid, and in-principle should be full-time. To apply, you must have an official acceptance letter. Due to funding requirements, the fellowship is limited to SIPA students enrolled in the summer and fall of 2024. 

This position is located in the Analytics and Visualization Team of the Analytics and Project Management Section (APM) of the Business Transformation and Accountability Division (BTAD) of the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC). The focus of this job is to support the design, development, delivery, and maintenance of data-driven products. The incumbent reports to a Senior Data Scientist. As part of the DMSPC/BTAD Analytics and Visualization team, the intern will be expected to 1) contribute to the development of a custom analytics and visualization framework, library, and training program; 2) develop reusable code and components that can be integrated into other projects; 3) transform data sources for analysis and visualization purposes;4) develop analytic algorithms and visualization layouts (graphs, trees, maps, charts, etc.); 5) optimize applications for maximum performance, speed, and scalability; 6) configure a sustainable environment to efficiently manage ongoing framework/library development; 7) support client requests using the aforementioned approaches; 8) perform other duties as required.

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The Statistics intern positions are in the various Branches within the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), based in New York. Statistics interns typically report to the Chief of a Section or to a Statistician. The DESA/SD internship is for two months with an opportunity for extension, depending on the needs of the department. For more information about the Office, please visit https://unstats.un.org/home/. Under each substantive area within the Statistics Division, including Economics Statistics, Demographic and Social Statistics, Environment and Geospatial Information, Development Statistics (Sustainable Development Goals) as well as Statistical Capacity Development, the Statistics Interns will be responsible for the following duties in general for specific projects: •Assists in designing, organizing, planning and managing the collection, evaluation, analysis, compilation and dissemination of statistical data; •Assists in developing, implementing and managing statistical database(s); •Assists in training and technical support on data collection programmes, country practices and other related information •Performs methodological research as inputs for technical documentation; •Prepares draft technical documents for international, intergovernmental and expert group meetings and assists in drafting relevant reports; •Assists in the organization of seminars, working groups and expert meetings; •Assists with communication, data storytelling and data visualization (infographics) and outreach efforts; •Performs other duties as assigned.

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The Statistics intern positions are in the various Branches within the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), based in New York. Statistics interns typically report to the Chief of a Section or to a Statistician. The DESA/SD internship is for two months with an opportunity for extension, depending on the needs of the department. For more information about the Office, please visit https://unstats.un.org/home/. Under each substantive area within the Statistics Division, including Economics Statistics, Demographic and Social Statistics, Environment and Geospatial Information, Development Statistics (Sustainable Development Goals) as well as Statistical Capacity Development, the Statistics Interns will be responsible for the following duties in general for specific projects: •Assists in designing, organizing, planning and managing the collection, evaluation, analysis, compilation and dissemination of statistical data; •Assists in developing, implementing and managing statistical database(s); •Assists in training and technical support on data collection programmes, country practices and other related information •Performs methodological research as inputs for technical documentation; •Prepares draft technical documents for international, intergovernmental and expert group meetings and assists in drafting relevant reports; •Assists in the organization of seminars, working groups and expert meetings; •Assists with communication, data storytelling and data visualization (infographics) and outreach efforts; •Performs other duties as assigned.

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This internship is located in the Office of the Special Coordinator on improving United Nations Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OSCSEA). The Office supports the ongoing efforts of the SecretaryGeneral and the leadership of United Nations offices, departments, funds and programmes, along with other Implementing Partners, to strengthen the response to sexual exploitation and abuse in peacekeeping, humanitarian, development and human rights sectors. Responsibilities Within the delegated authority the Political Affairs Intern will perform the following duties: • Conduct research on issues related to the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse including data collection and analysis; • Support in implementing internal and external communications strategies through the use of webbased tools; • Provide general office support services; drafting and/or processing a variety of correspondence and other communications; • Assist in preparing, updating and maintaining a variety of presentations and other communications materials; • Undertake other responsibilities, as required.

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Within the limits of delegated authority the Intern will be required to perform the following: •Support monitoring of relevant developments regarding efforts to end violence against children; •Assist with routine administrative tasks related to the work of the Office of the SRSG-VAC; •Assist in organizing conferences, events, and meetings; •Assist with note-taking and writing summaries/action points of internal and external meetings; •Assist members of the team with research and other related tasks; •Assist regional focal points in research at national, sub-regional and regional levels, updating country profiles and preparing country visits in the affiliated region. •Assist the team members in strengthening child participation in the work of the Office, including in preparing and translating child friendly documents, collecting and documenting child and youth-led initiatives to eliminate all forms of violence at local, national, sub-regional, and regional levels, and helping grow the network of organizations encouraging children’s participation in vulnerable settings; •Accompany team members to online and/or in-person meetings with delegates from Permanent Missions to meetings with other Secretariat offices and to sessions of the Security Council, General Assembly and other multilateral meetings; •Assist with the preparation of the 15th Anniversary of the establishment of the Mandate and with the preparation of public information (such as press releases, social media material, presentations and documents); and •Perform any other functions as requested by the supervisor.

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