Global Peace Careers

The World Health Organization, known famously as WHO, is an organization that works toward their goal of fighting diseases, including common, yet dangerous communicable ones like influenza and HIV as well as noncommunicable diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Alongside the fight against these diseases, WHO also is committed to help children and their mothers survive in a healthier, happier way to help them reach a healthy old age in places where sometimes that seems impossible. This is done …

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International organizations that operate on global levels are required to understand how different cultures function and how their organizational culture impacts employees. International organizations may lack the knowledge and experience when it comes to attracting diverse workforces and handling multicultural and complex environments. When organizations do not offer inclusive environments to their employees this might lead to misunderstanding and the loss of reputation. Therefore, organizations often go through inclusion and diversity trainings to reduce prejudice and discrimination at the workplace …

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Working with the United Nations is a dream of many who hope to dive headfirst into their dream of changing the world. At the United Nations, you are presented with ample, diverse and deeply rewarding opportunities to make meaningful changes around the globe. Those who find themselves driven to make a difference and put the needs of humanity above their own will do their best at the UN: those who are honest, impartial and fair when it comes to dealing …

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As our world becomes more unequal, it’s important to learn about the origins and effects of social injustice. These courses will help you understand the systemic causes of inequality and explore ways to challenge and change them. You’ll examine case studies from around the globe and develop skills in research, critical thinking, and effective communication. With this knowledge, you’ll be better prepared to take action against inequality and make a difference in your community. Fighting for Equality: 1950–2018 Fighting for …

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Every year in December, countries all over the world, as well as international organizations and NGOs, mark the International Human Rights Month to honor the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. During this month, people from across the world are encouraged to come together and invite their countries to celebrate dignity, justice and equality of all people. How did Human Rights Month start? The formal beginning of Human Rights Month dates back to 1950, after the General Assembly passed the resolution …

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UN Women is a program dedicated to empowering and supporting women and girls all around the world with a focus on gender equality and human rights. With years of expertise, innovative programs make each step taken more efficient than the last. UN Women works toward their goal of stomping out oppressive discrimination, and each steep is taken with their values in mind. UN Women prioritizes a respect for diversity, unwavering integrity and sheer professionalism in every mission they embark upon. …

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Course start date: September (Application deadline: Spring). The Arab Master in Democracy and Human Rights (ArMA) is a unique cross-regional programme. It is an intensive advanced course in Human Rights and Democratic Governance with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa. It is one of the seven regional masters of the Global Campus of Human Rights, the largest network of universities working in human rights, and a leading educational organisation supported by the European Union. This multidisciplinary programme …

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In recent years, global health has become an increasingly popular field of study. A number of universities now offer courses in global health, many of which are interdisciplinary in nature. Global health courses typically cover a wide range of topics, including epidemiology, public health policy, international health regulations, and disease control. In addition, students often have the opportunity to study specific diseases or conditions within the context of global health. We have compiled a list of top Global Health courses …

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The “New Approaches to Countering Terror: Countering Violent Extremism” is anchored by the University of Maryland, College Park through Coursera. It is known as a multi-week interactive program that is provided by the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START). This course allows students to learn different philosophical and pragmatic challenges that have been bringing various challenges to Countering Violent Extremism (CVE). Bill Braniff, who is the Director of START and the course instructor, will …

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There are a number of reasons why you might want to consider taking an ethics training course online. Perhaps you work in a field where ethical considerations are important, but you don’t have the time to attend an in-person class. Or maybe you’re interested in learning more about ethics but aren’t sure where to start. Whatever your reason, there are a number of online courses available that can help you learn more about ethical principles and how to apply them …

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