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Activism Handbook
Internships
Women's and Gender Studies
Program
The
College of NJ
World Federation of United Nations Associations Liaison Office at The U.N. Headquarters in New York
Who We Are?
We are a peoples' movement in support of the United Nations. Inspired by the opening words of the United Nations Charter "We the Peoples", the World Federation was created in 1946 - one year after the establishment of the UN. Today, we have become a global network of hundreds of thousands of people linked together through United Nations Associations in over 100 member states of the UN. Our networks enable people to connect with each other on critical global issues affecting us all, from peace and human rights to the spread of democracy, equitable development, and international justice.
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Intern Information:
Specific internship positions are advertised based on our need for a focus on certain projects or issue areas (see bottom of page for current vacancies). In general, the work of interns is an integral part of ongoing WFUNA activities, such as:
- Communicating with United Nations Associations (of which there are over 100 all around the world)
- Developing and implementing projects on specific issue areas (i.e. climate change. human rights, development, peace and security...etc.)
- Liaising with diplomats, NGOs and UN Secretariat staff
- Event management ( WFUNA holds meetings throughout the year)
- Website maintenance
- Preparation of project proposals
- Working on the monthly newsletter – UN Connections
- Administrative activities
As well, interns may develop their own projects in close consultation with the WFUNA staff, for example Interns have:
- Participated in UN Preparatory Committees for major conferences, produced position papers and represented WFUNA at the conference
- Designed, organized and conducted a session of the WFUNA Academy for A Better UN for UNA participants, in the context of major UN conferences
- Conducted research and produced papers on aspects of international law that are now on the WFUNA website - under the WFUNA Academy for a Better UN
- Produced strategy papers for UNAs to participate in the Global Compact – published on the WFUNA website
- Created new online networks, particularly relating to youth and Model UN
What are the conditions?
WFUNA is not in a position to provide a stipend to interns. Many interns have raised funds from their local community to subsidize their travel and living expenses. WFUNA may, on request, provide a confirmation letter of acceptance.
Available Internships for Fall/Winter 2009 & Spring 2010:
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| Peace and Security Issues Coordinator - focusing on Disarmament and/or the Responsibility to Protect |
| Sustainable Development Issues Coordinator – focus on Climate Change with some work on the MDGs in general |
| Fundraising Intern – a position for students specializing in philanthropy and fundraising. Includes research, grant writing, solicitation letter drafting, and project development, in the context of WFUNA’s Global Citizen Campaign. |
Application Information:
Preference will be given to applicants from member United Nations Associations.
Fill out the Intern Application Form.
New York:
Send CV and application by fax to Fruzsina Molnar at: 212 963 0447 or e-mail to:
humanresources@wfuna.org.
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
Contact: Amy Holland
United Nations
WFUNA-FMANU
United Nations Room DC1-1177
New York, NY, USA 10017
Phone: 212-963-5610
Fax: 212-963-0447
Email: humanresources@wfuna.org
Website: http://www.wfuna.org/you/internships/index.cfm