Robert Fellner

Free UNESCO Online Courses You Can Take Anywhere, Anytime

UNESCO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes international cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication. Founded in 1945, UNESCO has 195 member states and 9 associate members. Its headquarters are located in Paris, France. UNESCO’s programs seek to promote international collaboration in fields such as education, science, culture, and communication. In addition to its educational programs, UNESCO also carries out research projects and provides technical assistance to member states. Below we have compiled courses offered by …

5 Tips for Getting Hired as a UN Consultant

An UN consultants are experts recognizable in their field of work. Also, consultants are usually hired on short-term contracts. We hope the following tips will be useful if you have thought of applying for this position. Get a University Degree If you want to earn a high position, like within most of the other jobs, the first thing to do is to obtain a degree in a field of work that you are devoted to. As consultants are experts providing high-quality services, …

LGBT Summer Schools for Young Professionals

LGBTI youth around the world are looking to access programs around the global to occupy their summertime and enrich their learning experiences. Many of the summer schools and educational leadership programs that run during the summer season are open to and cater their courses toward young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex. These schools are open throughout the summer season and most accept applications starting in the early to late spring. Gendered Intelligence is a summer …

Organizations offering UN Jobs in Africa

The United Nations consists of numerous branches dealing with issues like economics, politics, research, development, and more, giving people a variety of opportunities for jobs. Africa, a giant continent, is host to many of these opportunities. Here’s a list of UN orgs that periodically offer UN jobs in Africa: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, founded in 1964, reports to both the UN General Assembly and UN Economic and …

Start Your Own NGO With These Free Courses

Starting an NGO is not an easy task and requires a variety of skills like project management, leadership, and excellent communication. Thankfully, building those skills can be done for free using courses found on Coursera. Here are some examples of what classes can be very helpful: “Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership, and Governance” – The State University of New York For those new to the nonprofit field, this is an excellent course to start with. It …

Organizations Offering UN Jobs in Uganda

The United Nations is a huge intergovernmental organization with multiple branches and goals. Within the body, there are organizations targeting specific issues across the world, like industrial development, refugee settlement, and more. Working for one of these orgs lets you make a difference and receive support from the UN. Many of these opportunities can be found in Uganda, one of the world’s poorer countries often racked by political upheaval and economic strife. Here is a list of UN organizations with …

Learn about Model United Nations (MUN)

Learn about Model United Nations (MUN) is an online course offered through Udemy. The class is intended for students, educators and other individuals who are interested either in participating in Model UN events or serving as a coach for a school’s Model UN group. For the $19.99 fee, students in the course receive lifetime access to 1 hour of video instruction. Topics covered in the video include Introduction, Exploring Model UN, Getting to Know the Model UN, Functioning, Tips Toward …

Organizations offering UN Jobs in The Hague

International Court of Justice The International Court of Justice was founded in 1945 as a part of the terms of the Charter of the United Nations. In 1946, the court began to hear cases for the first time. Its purpose is to serve as a world court. Fifteen elected judges serve on the court, completing nine year terms. Elections for new judges are held every three years with the Security Council and United Nations General Assembly members casting votes. Together, …

5 Tips for Working with Prisoners for Advocates

According to Bureau of Justice Statistics, as of 2016, the United States has more than 1.5 million individuals residing in the nation’s corrections system. Human Rights Watch reports that over 50,000 youth, ranging in age from 13 to 18 years old are incarcerated in juvenile detention centers (juvenile hall) While the majority are in juvenile detention facilities, many are held in adult facilities. Many states have laws that make it possible for children to be charged as adults and, if …

The History of Peace and Conflict Studies in Nigeria

Nigeria is a very complex and interesting state. With 188 million people, over 250 ethnic groups and close to 400 different languages spread over 923 763 km2 , it is one of the world’s most diverse, exciting and complex nations. Expectedly, with Nigeria’s rich diversity, comes the challenges of understanding and cohesion amongst its many ethnic nationalities. Some aver that the amalgamation of Nigeria’s Northern and Southern Protectorates in 1914 by the Governor General, Lord Lugard, did not take into …