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Dear IO/UNS Specializers,
We hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving break. This newsletter can help you get back on track - highlighting exciting events and internships. Enjoy!
EVENTS AT SIPA AND BEYOND
PARTY! Dec 5, 6:30-8:30 PM
IO/UNS End of Semester Party
IAB 15th floor lobby
Come mingle with your favorite IO/UNS family at our special end of the semester party! Let's celebrate each other's achievements this year with fun activities, appetizers, and wine.
Kindly RSVP here: http://cglink.me/r633114
Dec 4, 12-1 PM
Book Talk. "This Is Not Propaganda: Adventures in the War Against Reality" by Peter Pomerantsev
IAB 1219
In This Is Not Propaganda, celebrated and oft-cited “disinformation expert” Peter Pomerantsev takes us on a Pynchonian-like journey behind enemy lines of the endless, multinational information war. In his signature style—by turns analytical, poetic, lurid, and funny—Pomerantsev explores the contours of this new global order. He learns information tactics from Twitter revolutionaries and pop-up populists, trolls, “behavioral change” salesmen and Infowar charlatans, Jihadi fan-boys, Identitarians, truth cops, and bot herders, and, perhaps most surprisingly, the KGB officers who forced his own family into exile.
Event Contact Information: Carly Jackson, crj2116@columbia.edu
Dec 4, 5:30-8:30 PM
UN Book Day @ NYU: Confronting the Challenges of a World in Disarray
NYU 12 Waverly Place, Room G-08, Genomics Building
Celebrating the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations, the NYU Program in International Relations in association with the United Nations Department of Public Information & Romuald Sciora present UN Book Day @ New York University. The United Nations publishes 400 new books and reports every year that contain research covering the UN's priorities, such as international peace and security, human rights, sustainable development, climate change, international law and more. For the first time, this work will be introduced in an American university by the United Nations Publications Department itself and some of its greatest experts who will debate on these topics.
Event information: http://as.nyu.edu/ir/events/unbookday12042019.html
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/un-book-day-nyu-confronting-the-challenges-of-a-world-in-disarray-tickets-80677702179?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Dec 4, 6-8 PM
Transitional Justice and Peacebuilding in Africa
IAB 1512
Justice can only go as far as memory allows. Join SPAN and RISE in conversation with the Alliance of Historical Dialogue and Accountability ( ADHA) Fellows at Columbia as they seek to examine and address the historical legacy of conflict, in particular, the role and impact that the memory of past violence wields on contemporary politics, societies, and cultures with Francis Opio of Uganda and Dorcas Francis Werson of South Sudan as they explore how conflict shapes policy inequities.
Dinner will be provided. RSVP: http://cglink.me/r632698
Dec 5, 1-4 PM
A Climate in Crisis: The Fight for Justice in a Warming World
The Salvation Army International Social Justice Commission, 221 E 52nd St
Join the Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office for a panel discussion on creating inclusive climate policies to marginalized and forgotten groups. The panel features a list of speakers who represent communities at the forefront of climate change and are leaders in the movement for an equitable world. This panel will be an interactive intergenerational event with a focus on action.
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-climate-in-crisis-the-fight-for-justice-in-a-warming-world-tickets-81817998837?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Dec 5, 3-6 PM
United Nations Career Workshop
Registration closes today!
UN Secretariat
The United Nations Careers Team invites students for the upcoming Career Workshop. It is targeted at young professionals and university students and is located in the United Nations Secretariat Building. This event will feature a presentation on insider tips for perfecting your UN application, a panel discussion with professionals from multiple UN agencies, and offer networking opportunities for students. This is the first time that there has been a workshop like this with multiple UN Agencies and it is a unique opportunity for students.
Please RSVP TODAY at http://bit.ly/RSVPOneUN to reserve a spot. You must register in order to be gain access into the building.
Dec 6, 12:45-2 PM
Israel's Start-up Story: A Conversation with Israel's Former Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Ron Prosor
IAB 407
Join SIPA Israel Group and The Grad Network: Powered by Columbia/Barnard Hillel for a lecture and conversation with Ambassador Ron Prosor, Israel's Former Permanent Representative to the United Nations, about the revolution that made Israel the 'Start-up Nation' and the 'butterfly effect' of this revolution, from the Middle East to the entire world.
Ambassador Ron Prosor is the head of the Abba Eban Institute of International Diplomacy at the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya (IDC), Israel. Prior to joining the IDC, Prosor served as Israel’s 16th Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 2011-2015 and served for three decades in Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
RSVP:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/israels-start-up-story-lecture-conversation-with-ambassador-ron-prosor-tickets-84166737979?ref=estw
Dec 6, 1-2:30 PM
Applied Peacebuilding Class Information Session
IAB 801
The course titled "Applied Peacebuilding: Core Competencies for Fieldwork" will be offered to all current first-year and J-Term graduate students across Columbia. Attend this info session if you want to meet the instructor and learn more about the course.
Dec 9, 1-2 PM
Student consultation on new course: Global Governance: Climate Change & Migration
RSVP by Dec 5, 9 PM
Venue TBD (registered students will be notified about the finalized venue)
In Spring 2020, IO/UNS interim director Daniel Naujoks will be offering a new course: Global Governance: Climate Change & Migration that aims at providing a variety of theoretical and practical perspectives on global public goods, global public policy, and multi-level governance. While the linkages between climate change and mobility will be discussed, the course focuses on these two issues separately.
On Dec 9, 2019, 1.00-2.00 pm, Professor Naujoks is inviting up to 15 students to share their views and suggestions on the syllabus. If you are interested in providing your feedback please fill out this online form (which also includes the full course description for more information) by Thursday, Dec 5, 9 PM: https://forms.gle/htyDrug5GobZ29Ns5. Your inputs are much appreciated!
Dec 10, 3-5 PM
Human Rights in Conflict Situations
UN Headquarters, Conference Room 4
International Human Rights Conference to commemorate the 71st Anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Charter of Human Rights by the United Nations. Speakers include: H.E Ambassador Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, President United Nations General Assembly; H.E Ambassador Munir Akram, Permanent Representative Pakistan; H.E Ambassador Abdou Abarry, Permanent Representative Niger; Ambassador Malik Nadeem Abid, SG International Human Rights Commission; and others.
Registration closes on December 3.
RSVP:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-human-rights-conference-tickets-83901819601?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
US Programs Policy & Advocacy Intern, International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Unpaid, 3 days/week
The US Programs advocacy team seeks an intern for the spring semester to assist with all aspects of their policy and advocacy work, including policy research, monitoring of policy developments (e.g. congressional and state legislative hearings) and legal research and analysis related to state and federal legislation. The thematic focus of this internship is linked with the strategic priorities of the US Programs advocacy team. These include, but are not limited to, issues related to the national refugee resettlement program, the refugee admissions ceiling, and the protection of vulnerable populations like asylum seekers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients, unaccompanied children and state legislative engagement on behalf of these populations. The US Programs advocacy team engages in advocacy at both the state and federal level.
How to Apply: For more information and instructions on how to apply, please visit https://rescue.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=1&id=6930&source=IND
Women First UN Intern
Paid, 15 hours/week
ittee Chair to assist with the preparation for our participation/events at the 64th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (March 9-20, 2020) and Financing for Development Forum (April 20-23, 2020) and the UN High Level Political Forum (July 7-16, 2020). The intern will also assist the UN sub-committee with the necessary research for developing strategic partnerships, informing our grantmaking, and background documents on advocacy priorities to Women First. Individuals selected for an internship must be available to attend at least part of the Commission on the Status of Women, which is scheduled for March 9-20, 2020.Women First is seeking an intern to support our active engagement at the UN. This includes important conferences, side events, parallel events, and other meetings related to our work and the work of our grantees. The intern will also support the Women First’s Representative to the UN/UN sub-comm
How to Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to Anita Thomas at athomas@vgif.org and include "Women First UN Intern" in the subject line of the email.
Deadline: Dec 19 (Please apply early to ensure consideration and to avoid the position being closed by the employer)
Intern, World Bank, Mind, Behavior, and Development Unit
Summer 2020 full-time internship in Washington DC
The Mind, Behavior, and Development Unit (eMBeD), the World Bank’s behavioral sciences team, works closely with project teams, governments, and other partners to diagnose, design, and evaluate behaviorally informed interventions. By collaborating with a worldwide network of scientists and practitioners, the eMBeD team provides answers to important economic and social questions, and contributes to the global effort to eliminate poverty and increase equity. Internship responsibilities could include: conduct research and prepare literature review; prepare instruments and diagnostics tools for data collection for field work; support the design, implementation and analysis of randomized control trials using behavioral insights approaches.
How to Apply: Email a cover letter, CV, and writing sample to embed@worldbank.org with the subject line, “eMBeD 2020 Internship” by Monday, January 20th. Cover letters should detail applicant funding scenarios.
Deadline: Jan 20 (Please apply early to ensure consideration and to avoid the position being closed by the employer)
Intern, Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the United Nations
The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan represents Afghanistan’s interests at the United Nations. Afghanistan has been a member of the United Nations since 1946, and although the country has gone through significant changes in the past 60 years, Afghanistan remains dedicated to the values and principles enshrined in the United Nations charter. The intern's duties will include: attending meetings at the UN, taking notes, and writing meeting summary reports; research on relevant topics of interest to both the Mission and relating to the intern’s area of expertise; handling high-level, confidential documents.
How to Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to afghanistaninternships@gmail.com.
Internship applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please apply early to ensure consideration and to avoid the position being closed by the employer.
Security, Prosperity, and Sustainability Summer Intern, Asia Society Policy Institute
The Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) is seeking exceptional interns with a demonstrated interest in the social, political, and economic challenges in Asia. The intern will learn how to track and research current developments in Asia; write, edit, and proofread policy memos and event/meeting summaries; draft policy-focused web and social media content. They will also provide conference/event coordinating support and will have the opportunity to attend and report on public and private policy discussions.
Apply Here:
https://asiasociety.org/sites/default/files/2019-10/ASPI2020%20NY%20Intern%20Announcement.pdf
Deadline: March 15, 2020
OTHER NEWS
UN Climate Change Conference: December 2-13, 2019
The UN Climate Change Conference COP 25 (2-13 December 2019) is now taking place under the Presidency of the Government of Chile and is held with logistical support from the Government of Spain. The conference is designed to take the next crucial steps in the UN climate change process. Following agreement on the implementation guidelines of the Paris Agreement at COP 24 in Poland last year, a key objective is to complete several matters with respect to the full operationalization of the Paris Climate Change Agreement.
Learn more about the conference here: https://unfccc.int/cop25
Follow live: https://unfccc-cop25.streamworld.de/live
Nigina Khaitova, Program Assistant, nk2802@columbia.edu
Sasha M. Lagombra, Program Assistant, sl2922@columbia.edu
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