The Future of Ukraine 
7 February, 12:00 - 14:20 PM
IAB 1501

This is the first major IGP convening in a new series on the future of Ukraine. Our expert panelists and speakers will discuss the ongoing battle around NATO assistance to Ukraine, the role of the West in rebuilding the country after the war, and what’s needed to ensure long-term peace, stability, and economic recovery for the Ukrainian people.

Please find the full schedule here. Light food and refreshments will be served at 11:30 a.m.

This event is sponsored by the Institute of Global Politics (IGP) at Columbia SIPA.

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Reporting in the Aftermath of Conflict: Insights and Lessons Learned
8 February, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Pulitzer Hall 2950

After the day-to-day reporting on war is over, new challenges and grave
responsibilities emerge, from relaying the steps of postwar accountability and peace processes, to unveiling the realities of social trauma and recovery.

Please join us for a moderated panel on the complex landscape of post-conflict reporting,addressing critical issues faced by journalists in these circumstances where issues of reconciliation, rebuilding, and the enduring impact on communities require careful and ethical reporting.

Columbia Global, the Columbia Journalism School and the American University of Beirut are committed to the safety and well-being of all event staff and attendees.

All guests must RSVP/pre-register before the event.

Climate Justice Series: Segregation and Environmental Injustice
9 February, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Online

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Preventing and Addressing Conflict-Related Sexual Violence 
February 9,  12:00 - 13:30 PM
IAB 1501   

Hear Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton and notable guests discuss how to prevent — and address — conflict-related sexual violence worldwide.

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The "Third UN": Impacts, Access & Barriers of NGOS at the United Nations
12 February, 13:00 - 14:00 PM
IAB 407

A range of non-state actors regularly engage in UN discussions and processes. These include intellectuals, scholars, think tanks, NGOs, private sector companies, and the media. Collectively, they are often referred to as the “Third UN” that interacts with member states, as well as the international bureaucracies of UN entities. NGOs often hold a special role in bringing voices from the ground to the diplomatic parquet in New York and Geneva, asking for state accountability and infusing new ideas into multilateral deliberations. How do NGOs access UN processes, what determines their impact, and what barriers continue to exist that hamper their influence? What distinctions can be made between international and grassroots NGOs and how can UN civil society participation systems promote justice and equity? 

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What To Do If You Can’t Even Agree in the Facts: Two Field-Tested Solutions
16 February, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
IAB 1512

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UN Association of the USA's Global Engagement Summit 
16 February
UN Headquarters

This full-day summit is one of many educational and inspirational programs that UNA-USA coordinates to help make Americans aware of the strong connection between the U.S. and the UN.

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Within the Programme Unit of the CERF secretariat, within the limits of delegated authority, the interns will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Monitor and analyze humanitarian developments in countries affected by disasters and emergencies, in collaboration with relevant OCHA desk officers.
2. Conduct quantitative analyses and qualitative research to support the decision to allocate funding to the most underfunded emergencies or to support anticipatory action frameworks.
3. In support of a Programme Officer, review incoming CERF applications, draft responses to Resident and Humanitarian Coordinators, heads of UN agencies and agency focal points.
4. Liaise with other branches and units within OCHA and UN agencies to ensure that incoming CERF applications are being reviewed in a coherent manner, maintaining high standards of transparency and accountability.
5. Ensure timely and appropriate support to Resident and Humanitarian Coordinators and OCHA field offices for CERF-related processes.
6. Support the preparation of and participate in CERF trainings.
7. Support the whole process – including quantitative and qualitative analysis, consultations and other components – of allocation rounds to underfunded emergencies.
8. Support the setup of Anticipatory Action (AA) frameworks including research and analysis, compilation of background information, coordination with AA teams across headquarters and country operations, development of the necessary documents for AA frameworks (forecast overview, action plan, crisis timeline, etc.).
9. Prepare or contribute to the preparation of various documents, e.g., draft sections of studies, background papers, policy guidelines, briefings, etc.
10. Contribute to the revision of CERF's operational handbook and other guidance.
11. Develop and maintain reference and resource information on specific topics or policy-related issues; respond to various inquiries and information requests; keep abreast of latest humanitarian developments, provide information and advice on a range of related issues.
12. Analyse, summarise and report on data on CERF grants.

The Peacebuilding Support Office would like to recruit an intern to support the work of the Peacebuilding Strategy and Partnership Branch (PSPB). Tasks will include:

1. Supports PBSO's work aimed at advancing the Secretary-General agenda on peacebuilding and sustaining peace and the Youth, Peace and Security agenda, including through background research, data analysis, inputs to documents, and the provision of meeting summaries.
2. Support the branch through the preparation of background and analytical material related to peacebuilding, including in support to internal and external engagements of the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding and other senior officials.
3. Participates in UN mechanisms and coordination platforms to ensure integrated and coherent system approach to peacebuilding;
4. Participates and supports relevant meetings of the Peacebuilding Commission as well as supports work related to the management of the Peacebuilding Fund when needed;

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The duration of the internship is for 3-6 months. This internship is UNPAID and full-time (35 hours per week). The internship will be undertaken either remotely outside the duty station or in a hybrid working arrangement at the UN Premise, New York, United States. The Intern will support the work of the Central African Republic Integrated Operational Team (CAR IOT), which covers the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). Within the delegated authority the Political Affairs Intern will perform the following duties:

• Monitor and analyze key political and security developments, including as they relate to the implementation of mandate of MINUSCA;
• Based on situation reports, press clippings, and media reports from the mission area, provide a daily news feed for principals;
• Monitor general issues and summarize key public and academic articles, correspondences relating to peacekeeping;
• Draft weekly reports on the political and security situation for the Security Council;
• Assist in the preparation of communication materials, including presentations;
• Participate in meetings and draft minutes/meeting summaries;
• Carry out individual research assignments and contribute to briefing materials on peacekeeping-related issues;
• Perform any other duties as requested.

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This internship is located in Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD), Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). The Division seeks to strengthen international cooperation for social development, particularly in the areas of poverty eradication, productive employment and decent work and the social inclusion of older persons, youth, family, persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and persons marginalized from society and development. The intern works under the supervision of and reports to the Chief of the Programme on Disability Section in the Social Inclusion and Participation Branch (SIPB)/DISD.

The internship is unpaid and may be either full-time or part-time. This position is located in the Strategic Communications Section of the Office of the Director for Coordination and Shared Services (ODCSS) serving the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) and Peace Operations (DPO). The incumbent will report to the Digital Communications Manager, Strategic Communications Section. The Office of the Director for Coordination and Shared Services enables, directs and coordinates departmental efforts to ensure the effective integration and management of both Departments.

MSF offers an internship program through the New York office that takes place three times a year. Interns are paid an hourly salary and can apply to work in a variety of positions, including advocacy, marketing and multimedia, finance, access campaigns, research, and more. Interns must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship and are responsible for obtaining their own accommodation.