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Int'l Organizations & UN News #26/2024

Himadri Ratnayake - Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Events IO/UNS Newsletter

International Organizations and UN News #26/2024 - December 3, 2024

Dear IO/UNS Community,

We hope you all enjoyed the Thanksgiving break with your friends and loved ones! As the last week of the Fall 2024 semester is approaching, please take a minute to look at the upcoming courses for the Spring 2025 semester. Most imprtantly, make sure to come to our IO/UNS, UNA and ICR End-of-the-Year-Social, this Thursday, 5 Dec 2024, 6-8pm at Publique (rsvp here).

In this newsletter, you will find:

International Organizations News
Podcast: COP29 delivers climate finance boost
IO/UNS Student Spotlight: Fadelia Debi Subandi
IO/UNS Spring 2025 Courses
Event Recap & Video: How to get a job at the UN
New MiA blog post: The UN & the ICC
2025-2026 UNA Board
Spotlighted Events
Events at SIPA and Beyond
Internship Opportunities

Daniel, Laura, Angela & Himadri

IO/UNS Specialization Team

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After two weeks of intense negotiations, delegates (from rich countries) at COP29, pledged to contribute at least $300 billion annually to the global fight against climate change as UN climate talks came to an end early Sunday morning last week in Baku. Member States agreed to donate this amount annually until the climate financing target goal of "at least $1.3 trillion is reached by 2035." Developing nations who had sought over $1 trillion in assistance called the agreement “insulting” and argued it did not give them the vital resources they required to truly address the complexities of the climate crisis.
On December 2, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, urged Georgian authorities to respect and protect rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, following four nights of protests impaired by violence. The legitimate protests were affected by disproportionate and, in some cases, unnecessary force by the police in the capital, Tbilisi. Multiple protesters and media workers were reportedly injured during the demonstrations sparked by a prime ministerial announcement postponing negotiations on joining the EU until the end of 2028.
Despite the recent ceasefire deal that emerged between Israel and Lebanon, in North-west Syria, renewed fighting last week led by the terrorist group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham and other armed factions, has engulfed parts of Aleppo, Idlib and Hama, destabilising frontlines that had been in stalemate since 2020. The UN Secretary-General has expressed alarm over the sharp escalation of violence across northwest Syria, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a return to the UN-facilitated political process. Syria’s conflict is now entering its 14th year, and in 2024, an estimated 16.7 million people will require humanitarian assistance – the highest figure since the crisis began in 2011.
There is a call for urgent international intervention in Myanmar as civilian deaths hit 6,000 since the military junta seized power in February 2021 following a coup, leading to mass civilian resistance and international condemnation. "There are now 6,000 reminders that the international community is failing the people of Myanmar,” the Human Rights Council-appointed experts stated in a news release on Monday. “It is time for a change, starting with moving this disaster out of the shadows of international attention”.

Last week, the UN Alliance of Civilizations convened its 10th Global Forum in an effort to bridge gaps between divided communities around the world. The three-day forum drew more than 1,800 participants from more than 150 countries, with an announcment that the 11th Global Forum will be held in Saudi Arabia. The message, from second graders and octogenarians to imams, rabbis, young changemakers and the King of Spain, was clear: “we need peace and mutual understanding now more than ever before." Emerging from the discussions, the Cascais Declaration, was further adopted unanimously on Tuesday, establishing a set of innovative pledges to forge peace amid current turbulent times.
December 1, marked World AIDS Day, serving as a reminder of the global fight against the pandemic while commemorating lives lost and celebrating progress. "Ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 is within reach, but only if global leaders commit to dismantling barriers to healthcare and upholding human rights," according to UN Secretary-General António Guterres. He further claims that “every 25 seconds, someone in the world is infected with HIV.” He further calls for a "rights-based approach" to HIV prevention and treatment.

Event Recap: How to Get a Job at the UN

On November 13th, Professor Daniel Naujoks, director of SIPA’s International Organization and UN Studies Specialization, hosted a career talk on “How to Get a Job at the UN.” Over a pizza lunch, he spoke to a full house of SIPA students interested in a role with the United Nations. Prof. Naujoks shared tips and tricks for a successful job hunt, based on more than 20 years of experience working with many different UN agencies.

Topics covered include an overview of what to expect when working for the UN, including organizational culture and structure; how to build a resume that stands out; employment pathways; networking; and how to prepare for an interview. Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions, most of which were in relation to their search for a summer internship or post-graduate opportunity.

You can read more about the event and find more resources on free UN courses, information on YPP programs and more here and watch the recording here.

COP29 delivers climate finance boost, but much more needed to help developing nations cope with the crisis

"Just 35 hours later than advertised, the UN Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan wrapped up, with an agreement to triple the amount of climate finance paid to developing nations to $300 billion per year, by 2035.

The deal is a definite step forward, but the final sum is far less than the $1.3 trillion that climate experts say these countries need in order to adapt to the crisis.

On this episode, we look back at the second and final week of COP29, what was achieved, and what comes next.

LINKS

UN News coverage of COP29: https://news.un.org/en/events/cop29
All the agreements reached at COP29: https://unfccc.int/documents

Audio Credit: UN News/ Conor Lennon
Audio: 18'36"
Photo Credit: UNFCCC/Kiara Worth"

IO/UNS Student Spotlight

This week, we are excited to introduce Fadelia Debi Subandi (MPA-DP, 2025)!

Fadelia is interested in multilateralism and global governance because she believes it is one of the ways in which we can address development inequality between countries. For example, in tackling gaps in the SDGs, such as financing. Over the summer, she was privileged to learn more about the preparatory process for next year’s 4th Financing for Development Conference, during which her team conducted research on how to incentivize investors and remove barriers to support emerging markets and developing countries.

During Fadelia's internship at the Financing for Sustainable Development Office within UN DESA, she had the opportunity to support the Strategic Engagement and Policy Integration Branch (SEPIB) in their Global Investors for Sustainable Development (GISD) Alliance Secretariat -- check out the GISD Alliance! https://gisdalliance.org/ Another fun fact: Unfortunately, she can't drink coffee, so she likes to try matcha lattes around NYC!

You can follow her on Instagram @fadeliadeby!

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Help your classmates get to know you more. If you would like to be featured in our spotlight, please fill out our questionnaire here!

Registration for Spring 2025 SIPA courses have already opened as of Monday, November 18, and they will continue until Friday, January 31. Any Concentration and Specialization restrictions are now lifted. Below is a list of classes accredited by the International Organization and UN Studies (IO/UNS) specialization, that we hope can help you decide the final composition of your next semester. IO/UNS specializers need one required course and 6 elective credits to qualify for the specialization.

Required course:

INAFU6352 United Nations & Globalization (3 credits). This is a one of the required courses for specializers, taught by IO/UNS director, Professor Naujoks. Initially, registration is limited to students who have declared IO/UNS as their specialization. However, in all likelihood there will be a few spots for other students.

Electives that count toward both IO & UN Focus Area:

Highlighted course: INAF U6341 UN Development System in Action: Governance, Funding and Country-level Results (1.5 credits). Professor Gülden Türköz-Cosslett, a SIPA alum, has 30 years of experience in the UN Development system, most recently, as Deputy Director of UNDP’s Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy and as Regional Director of UN Women. Her short course in the second half of the Spring semester has students work with the UN on specific projects and is a great opportunity to learn about the intricacies of the UN’s work to promote sustainable development.

INAF U8537 Climate Change Policy (3 credits)

INAF U6776 Mediation in a World in Flux (1.5 credits)

INAF U8358 Foreign Policy - Thinking Outside the Box (1.5 credits)

INAF U6183 Innovation for Development (1.5 credits)

INAF U6442 Failures and Successes of Three Decades of Peacemaking (3 credits)

INAF U6736 Innovations in Development Finance (1.5 credits)

INAF U6751 International Human Rights Law (3 credits)

INAF U6897 Writing on Policy (3 credits)

INAF U6348 Engaging Non-State Armed Groups: Lessons from the UN and Beyond (1.5 credits)

INAF U6762 Risk Management for UN Crisis ＆ Post-crisis Responses (3 credits)

INAF U8785 Gender, Politics, and Development: Theory, Policy ＆ Practice (3 credits)

INAFU 8180 Human Rights Skills ＆ Advocacy (3 credits)

LAW 9383L International Humanitarian Law (2 credits)

PUAF U6801 Negotiation ＆ Conflict Resolution (3 credits)

HRTS 3601BC International Law & U.N. in practice (3 credits)

Electives that only count toward the IO Focus Area:

REGN U6315 Politics in the European Union (3 credits)

INAF U6425 Energy Transition in Europe (1.5 credits)

IAIA U6310 Diplomacy in Practice: the EU ＆ the World (3 credits)

The EU and Democracy: Challenges and Perspectives for the Next Decade (1.5 credits)

If you find a course that you think should be recognized but is on this list, please send the course information, including the syllabus to IO/UNS director, Professor Daniel Naujoks.

Dual degree students, please note: we can recognize up to one course from your first year of the dual degree program, for consideration, please send the class syllabus to Professor Naujoks.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is making headlines after it issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense chief, as well as a Hamas leader, Ibrahim Al-Masri, for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza conflict. Beyond the breaking news of the arrest warrants, in the latest Multilateralism in Action think-piece How international interveners cooperate: The UN and the International Criminal Court, Tom Buitelaar shows how the ICC cooperates with UN peace operations. In fact, nearly all large UN peacekeeping missions in the past decade have had the mandate to aid the fight against impunity for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. However, based on this recent book Assisting International Justice (Oxford University Press, 2024), Buitelaar argues that cooperating with the ICC also risks undermining core principles of UN peacekeeping, specifically with regard to peacekeepers’ impartiality and their need to operate with the consent of the parties. In addition, some fear that war crimes prosecutions undermine one of the core tasks of peace operations: bringing stability and supporting a political process that leads to peace. Because of these tensions, peacekeepers have delivered inconsistent support to ICC efforts. Interestingly, Buitelaar finds that the variation in support can best be explained by looking at a combination of mandates, international support, and the expected impacts on stability and the relations with the government, on the one hand, and the agency and preferences of those in leadership positions in UN peace operations, on the other.

The relationship between the UN and the ICC shows the problems that can emerge when a multiplicity of international interveners engage in conflict zones, even if they come from the same liberal international framework. The differing values and goals introduce fundamental and unavoidable dilemmas, while the compromises adopted to address these cause unintended consequences of themselves.

Read the full think-piece here and feel free to engage with our announcements on LinkedIn and BluSky.

2025-2026 United Nations Association (UNA) Board

Thank you to everyone who applied for the 2025-2026 UNA Board application!! All of the candidates were incredibly outstanding, and while the decisions were difficult, we are excited to announce that the new board has been chosen. Congratulations!! All applicants should have heard back by now. Please keep an eye out for upcoming announcements and events made by the new UNA board!

Thursday, 5 Dec 2024, 6-8:00 PM ET
End of the Year IO/UNS and ICR Social
Publique

RSVP | EVENT INFO

2 - 13 December
COP 16 of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia & Virtual

The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2 to 13 December 2024. The conference will highlight the interconnectedness of the three Rio Conventions—on climate change, biodiversity, and desertification—underscoring that combating land degradation is crucial for achieving broader climate, environmental, and Sustainable Development Goals. Visit the website to learn more.

More information here

2 December 2024
The Hague: The ICJ Holds Public Hearings for the Advisory Opinion on Climate Change
UN Web TV

The ICJ just began its hearing for the advisory opinion on climate change. Oral statements will be presented by Vanuatu and Melanesian Spearhead Group (jointly); South Africa; Albania and Germany.

You can watch it here .

4 December 2024 *TOMORROW*
Film Festival: Voices Against Gender-Based Violence
Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue between 37th and 38th Streets, Midtown Manhattan

One in three women experiences gender-based violence (GBV) in her lifetime globally. On the occasion of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, your are invited to the Scandinavia House on 4 December from 11 am to 2:30 pm for a mini film festival followed by discussions. The movies include short fiction works and documentaries, covering several aspects including child, early and forced marriage, women’s rights and accountability to victims of conflict-related sexual violence.

5 December 2024
UNGA Biennial Report of the Secretary-General on the Implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration
UN Web TV

The President of the General Assembly is convening an informal plenary meeting of the General Assembly to address the biennial report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the "Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration." This will focus on any progress made since the previous report from 2021. This report serves as a response to the General Assembly's recommendations for the Secretary-General to propose a set of indicators to guide and assist reviews of the Compact and a strategy for improving disagreggated migration data.

Watch at UN WebTV

9 December 2024 *Application Deadline is TOMORROW*
Doha World Negotiation Day 2024
Doha, Qatar or Online

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and ADN Group announce that Doha World Negotiation Day 2024 will take place in Doha, Qatar, on 9 December. It will provide a high-level forum to discuss the role of negotiation in today’s challenging world. The agenda includes an opening ceremony, two high-level panels, an award ceremony, and a closing speech. The event is open to the public upon registration. Register for in-person or online attendance here:

Registration for in-person or online attendance here .

11 December 2024, 12–1:30pm ET
UNDP virtual brown-bag lunch: Women in Leadership During Crisis
Online

This session will feature an exceptional panel of distinguished women leaders from the United Nations system:

Marta Ruedas, former DSRSG/RC/HC, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI)
Sophie Kemkhadze, UNDP Resident Representative, Libya
Shoko Noda, Director, UNDP Crisis Bureau

These accomplished leaders will share their personal experiences, insights and strategies in addressing complex crises and fostering resilience. The discussion aims to inspire and provide actionable takeaways for participants interested in advancing women’s leadership and effective crisis management. This event is open to all, and we encourage you to join us for this enriching dialogue. Whether you are passionate about leadership, crisis response or gender equality, whether you are in or out of the UN system, whether you belong to the next generation or not, this session promises to offer valuable perspectives and we welcome your thoughts from all over the world!

Most SIPA students are not only required to participate in a specialization-related internship, UN-related internships are often critical to further develop skills and knowledge, build a hireable CV, and create or expand a meaningful professional network. Feel free to consult this document for tips and tricks for Sourcing Internships.

Document Management Intern

Application Deadline *TODAY*: 3 December 2024
Location: New York

The Global Strategy and Policy Division serves as the central strategic authority for matters pertaining to the management of human resources, and ensures that the Organization can attract, develop and retain a talented and diverse global workforce. The Division provides leadership on the development, implementation, monitoring and communication of human resources strategies and revises existing or develops new policies for the Secretariat. The Division identifies, champions, develops and promulgates for implementation of modern innovative and enabling human resources policies and standards. The internship is located in the Human Resources Policy Section (HRPS) and the Field Strategy and Conditions of Service Sections (FSCS) within the Strategy and Policy Development Service (SPDS), Global Strategy and Policy Division (GSPD), Office of Human Resources (OHR), Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC). The internship is for a period of six months. This internship is designed to be in person to support a fully immersive experience, however interns may be allowed to telecommute for up to two days per week, subject to the needs of the team they support and assigned responsibilities. The work hours during the internship shall be determined based on individual discussion between the intern and the supervisor(s) taking into consideration the minimum requirements of the Organization. Candidates are encouraged to highlight their specific skills and/or experience in their application. They are asked to do so carefully to enhance the value of the internship for both themselves and the receiving Office. Some responsibilities: candidates will be responsible for providing all necessary computer and equipment that may be required in the performance of duties. Candidates will be responsible for meeting the cost of any and all such hardware. Do you want to serve a bigger cause? Are you someone who thrives on diversity and working together with people from all over the world? We are looking for an intern who is interested in joining a very dynamic and international office that is in charge to develop and advise on the HR policy framework of the UN Secretariat.

Apply Here

11 December 2024
2025 Max Thabiso Edkins Climate Ambassador Program Application
World Bank Group

Apply now to be a 2025 Max Thabiso Edkins Climate Ambassador!

For who? 18-35 years old, fluent in English, internet-savvy, and committed to taking action for the planet in your community, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! The program is a six-month online program that catalyzes youth climate leadership. Please read carefully and consider this opportunity by the World Bank Group.

More information and application form here .

Policy and Research Intern: In-depth Research and Data Analysis for Evidence-Based Policy Recommendations

Application Deadline *TOMORROW*: 4 December 2024
Location: New York

*Flexible (in-person, remote, or hybrid)*
Two positions are available for this internship opportunity. These internship positions are located in the Policy, Advocacy, Donor Relations and Outreach Section of United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) within the Department of Peace Operations (DPO) in New York. Established in 1997, the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) works to eliminate the threat posed by mines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices by coordinating United Nations mine action, leading operational responses at the country level, and supporting the development of standards, policies and norms. As a specialized Service of the United Nations located within the Department of Peace Operations, UNMAS operates under UN legislative mandates of both the General Assembly and the Security Council. UNMAS also responds to specific requests for support from the UN Secretary-General or designated official. For more information on UNMAS please visit www.unmas.org. The two internship positions will be undertaken during two different periods: from April 2025 to October 2025 and from October 2025 to April 2026. The intern will support the Policy Team and duties may include, but are not limited to: 1. Assist in researching, drafting, and preparing documents and policies; 2. Conduct background research and provide support to concept papers on mine action policy; issues, relevant conventions, and researching States compliance with mine action relevant treaties; 3. Identify, review and monitor key documents by UN legislative bodies; 4. Assist in researching and elaborating draft strategies and policies; 5. Provide support to the planning and organization of events; 6. Assist in outreach to UNMAS programmes to gather, synthesize and analyze data/information; 7. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Apply Here

Public Information: Communications and Social Media Intern

Application Deadline: 12 December 2024
Location: New York

*Desired start date: 6 January 2025*
This internship is designed to be full-time and in-person, in New York, but could be adjusted based on the request of the successful candidate. This internship announcement is valid for one (1) candidate who will intern in the Public Inquiries Unit (PIU), in the Visitors Services Section. Visitors Services is part of the Outreach Division, Department of Global Communications in New York City, which engages and educates people and their communities worldwide to encourage support for the ideals and activities of the United Nations. The Visitors Services Section interfaces directly with the general public to offer guided tours of UN Headquarters in New York and briefings with UN expert speakers, as well as a Public Inquiries counter where visitors can obtain information materials and ask questions. Please visit: www.un.org/visit for more information about Visitors Services. This internship is designed to be full-time and in-person in New York but could be adjusted based on the request of the successful candidate, the nature of the tasks, needs of the Units and/or Section, and the discretion of the manager. Full-time interns work five days a week (35 hours) and part-time interns work less than 34 hours a week. This is under the supervision of a staff member in the Unit(s) within the Visitors Services Section to which they are assigned, although they also support the operation as a whole. Be sure to look through some of the intern's responsibilities!

Apply Here

Digital Communications Intern

Application Deadline: 30 December 2024
Location: New York

The internship is located in the Chinese Language Unit, Social Media Section, Campaigns and Country Operations Division of the Department of Global Communications. The section is responsible for social media activities of the Department of Global Communications and the integration of social media platforms, including social networking tools such as Facebook, Twitter, WeChat, Weibo, Tumblr, Flickr and YouTube, which are critical component of the Department's communications. The services of the interns align closely with the Social Media Section's mandate by supporting the creation, adaptation, and dissemination of engaging content tailored to the Chinese-speaking audience. Interns will contribute to enhancing the visibility of the United Nations' campaigns, initiatives, and key messages, ensuring alignment with the Department's broader objectives of fostering awareness, engagement, and advocacy on issues of global importance. Through activities such as content curation, audience engagement, and analytics, the intern will directly support the Department's efforts to leverage social media as a vital tool for global communication and outreach. We encourage candidates who can ideally commit to a full-time schedule for a minimum duration of three months and work with us in person. However, interns can begin working remotely until they successfully obtain a G4 Visa and all necessary travel documents. Within delegated authority, the public information intern may be responsible for the following duties: - Research, compile, draft and edit basic information (text, images, videos, infographics) for use in the preparation and production of Chinese social media content, often under tight deadlines. - Monitor and analyze statistics related to social media content, including Engagement Metrics (Likes, shares, comments, retweets, and saves; Click-through rates on links in posts; Video views, watch time, and completion rates); Audience Analytics (Demographics such as age, gender, location, language; Audience growth and Audience activity such as peak engagement times, device usage); Content Performance (Post reach and impressions; Top-performing posts based on engagement; Content types and their effectiveness); And Platform-Specific Metrics. - Create content by capturing highlights from special events promoting UN mandates held at the UN Headquarters in NY. - Develop engaging and creative content tailored for platforms like Weibo, Kuaishou, and Bilibili to effectively communicate the UN's core priorities—such as the Sustainable Development Goals, climate action, and peacebuilding—while reaching younger and broader audiences in the Chinese-speaking world.

Apply Here

Geographical Information Systems Intern

Application Deadline: 30 December 2024
Location: New York

*This is a job opening used to build a pool of qualified candidates and will be used to fill internship vacancies between 1 December 2024 and 31 December 2025.*

They seek motivated interns to support the work of the United Nations Operations and Crisis Centre (UNOCC). The interns take up assignments within the Data Unit of UNOCC. The Data Unit conducts integrated analysis, modelling and data engineering that informs senior UN leadership and decision-making fora on country risk outlooks, crisis developments, as well as and predictive and historic trends. The UNOCC is a multi-party entity reporting to the USG for Policy in the Executive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG), through the Strategic Planning and Monitoring Unit (EOSG/SPMU) and, on peacekeeping matters, with oversight from the USG for Peace Operations, through the Director for Coordination and Shared Services (ODCSS). The UNOCC also receives strategic oversight from a Client Board of principals from each of the client entities. The UNOCC provides global situational awareness, crisis and risk management, as well as facilitates cross-pillar analysis and decision-making in the UN. The UNOCC is operationally positioned under the ODCSS between the Department of Political and Peace building Affairs and the Department of Peace Operations. The intern will support the team in the Production of GIS maps for a variety of purposes and users, including for operational support, advocacy, awareness-raising and strategic planning. *Be sure to also review the "Qualifications/Special Skills" section for more information.*

Apply Here

United Nations Population Fund - Global Internship Roster (Multiple Locations)

Application Deadline: 31 December 2024
Location: New York

The UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

Apply Here

Environmental Affairs Intern

Application Deadline: 30 March 2025
Location: New York

The Intergovernmental Policy and Review Branch (IPRB) in the Office of Intergovernmental Support and Coordination for Sustainable Development (OISC), Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) is accepting applications for internships. The prospective intern should have a background in international relations, economics, sustainable development, or a related and relevant social science, including web-based applications. The selected intern(s) will be responsible for one or more of the following duties in general for specific activities. The intern(s) will provide substantive support and assistance to OISC/IPRB's support to United Nations intergovernmental deliberations of the General Assembly (GA), Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) especially to sustainable development and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Apply Here

Economic Affairs Intern

Application Deadline: 13 April 2025
Location: New York

This internship is with the Regional Commissions - New York Office under the Economic, Social, and Development group. Daily responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:-Attend (in-person) and take notes of intergovernmental and UN inter-agency meetings; (e.g. meetings of the General Assembly Committees and of the Economic and Social Council);-Draft official documents (e.g. background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.) and weekly reports to be disseminated to the Regional Commissions;-Conduct analysis and research of regional trends and regional dimensions of sustainable development;-Logistical assistance during conferences/meetings of the Regional Commissions; -Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Apply Here

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