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 …

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A cover letter is an important part of any job application, but it can especially help set your application apart when you apply to UN jobs. The UN looks for specific language, skills, experience, and attitude, and your cover letter is the place for you to show that you meet the qualifications they are looking for. The UN provides some guidance on what they look for in a cover letter, so we’ve taken some of their tips, expanded them, and …

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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 …

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There are many organizations working in the field of peacebuilding, and the number of jobs available in this area is growing. Here are some of the most popular organizations offering peacebuilding jobs: UN Peacekeeping The UN Peacekeeping organization is well-known for their peacekeepers stationed in countries of conflict, but they do much more than just being a presence in times of war. In addition to their peacekeeping forces, which work to protect civilians and promote cooperation among conflicting groups, they …

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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, …

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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 networks, launching scientific research studies, publishing historical accounts of various continents and countries, and more. Because of its unique nature, UNESCO looks for individuals who stand out in ways that …

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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 …

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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 …

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The number of universities in Nigeria has grown remarkably over the last two decades. From a handful of tertiary institutions (most of them regional) shortly after independence in 1960, the number of universities in the country has grown to 40 federal universities, 44 state universities, and 68 private universities. There are also a host of polytechnics and specialized colleges offering degrees in certain fields. The focus of this article is to highlight universities in Nigeria offering courses in peace and …

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Interest in the field of peace and conflict studies is growing across the globe. Since the 1950s and 1960s when peace studies began to emerge as an academic discipline with its own research tools, a specialized set of concepts and forums for discussions such as journals and conferences, the number of institutions offering the course at all levels have significantly increased. Suffice to add that research institutes focusing on peace research have also increased significantly. Notable amongst such institutes is …

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