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How to Write a Human Rights Essay Using a Persuasive Essay Format At some point in time, every student will face writing that dreaded essay. Once you get over the negative thinking of having to sit down and churn out hundreds of words, you might be convinced of the positive …

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) is a unique branch of the UN that strives to build peace between nations through collaboration and cooperation in scientific, educational, and cultural endeavors. They have participated in restoring and preserving cultural sites and artifacts, alerting communities to natural disasters, building youth …

Crowdfunding for Changemakers is an online course offered through Udemy. The class is intended for individuals who are interested in launching a social enterprise, nonprofit or community and wish to fund their projects with crowdfunding services. An introductory course, the class has no work experience or educational requirements. The cost …

Conflict Resolution Strategies is an online course offered through Udemy. The class is geared toward individuals who need to enhance their leadership skills in order to succeed in the work place. As an introductory course, the class does not have any experience or educational requirements; enrollment is open to all. …

United Nations Jobs Guide is an online course offered through Udemy. The class is for individuals who are hoping to obtain employment in any capacity at the United Nations. A self-paced class, the course can be started at any time and completed at a rate that is ideal for each …

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 …

1. UNICEF paid internship program Students are given an opportunity to attain practical experience in UNICEF’s line of work. The UNICEF paid internship program will arise as the needs arise in various offices. They need to be conversant in the languages of the various offices especially the office they are …

The field of peace and conflict studies has grown remarkably over the last seven decades since the first programme was offered in 1948 at Indiana’s Manchester College. The programme, which started shortly after World War II, has impressively expanded from its former narrow specializations to areas such as human rights, …

Humanitarianism and humanitarian action are topics of great interest not only for practitioners working in crises-affected zones but also for an increasing number of academics and researchers. Considering that academic research often transcends into policy and law-making, more and more universities are offering Ph.D. programs and specializations in humanitarian studies. …

While 2018 saw some spectacular advances in the international development field, more work can always be done. With innovation, sustainability, and creativity ever on the rise, 2019 is sure to be packed with excellent networking and educational opportunities via international conferences. Here are just a few that have already begun …