Practicum in Advocacy at the United Nations 2010
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The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF), the National Women's Studies Association (NWSA) and the Center for Women's Health and Human Rights at Suffolk University (CWHHR) are offering the opportunity for college students to attend the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) meetings at the United Nations in New York from February 26th - March 6th, 2010.
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Advocate at the UN 1) When: February 26th - March 6th, 2010 2) Where: UN Headquarters in New York City 3) Who: Undergraduate, graduate, and professional students from across the nation 4) Why attend: Strengthen your skill-set in advocacy, increase your knowledge of international women's issues, and gain valuable contacts and insight into UN processes 5) What you have to do: Submit an application by November 15th, 2009 and raise money to attend |
The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF), the National Women's Studies Association (NWSA) and the Center for Women's Health and Human Rights at Suffolk University (CWHHR) are offering the opportunity for college and university students to attend the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) meetings at the United Nations in New York from February 26th - March 6th, 2010.
The CSW is dedicated exclusively to gender equality and the advancement of women. Representatives from member states gather to identify problems and issues affecting women internationally. CSW meetings are typically attended by thousands of women affiliated with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from around the world. Along side the official discussions and reports, these NGOs sponsor hundreds of "side events" such as panels, workshops and performances addressing local and international issues affecting women.
Students interested in being a part of the college and university women's delegation are urged to apply. Students should also identify a faculty member from their home institution who will help negotiate collaboration between WILPF/NWSA/CWHHR and the student's college or university.
The minimum cost for the Practicum is $740, for those who have their own housing in New York City. The standard cost for each participant is $1,190, which includes sharing a queen-sized bed with another Practicum student. For an unshared bed during your stay, the total cost of the Practicum is $1,470. This fee will cover all meals, housing (if applicable), registration and entrance to the CSW, NGO preparatory meetings, membership to Y-WLPF (the young women's caucus of WILPF) and daily briefings from faculty and other experts. (The fee does not include transportation to New York City or public transportation during the week's stay). Limited scholarship funding is available.
Applications can be found at www.wilpf.org and should be e-mailed to BOTH csw2010@wilpf.org and staceyf@wilpf.org by November 15th, 2009 at 12 noon.
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