Dixie Hairston, Program Coordinator, L2G and 2015 UN Practicum

Applications close December 15 for two WILPF US programs at the UN’s 59th Commission on the Status of Women March 7-15, 2015 in New York City.  Students are invited to join WILPF’s UN Practicum in Advocacy, and active members to participate in the Local2Global Program.

The Local2Global program selects members from US branches to bring WILPF perspectives into conversations with government and NGO representatives, learn the ropes, and prepare to take UN advocacy strategies and campaigns back to their local branch and beyond. Local2Global application

As part of the UN Practicum in Advocacy, students from universities across the country will contribute to the official documentation of both official and informal meetings. The Practicum will provide ample opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and exploration of career opportunities in international relations and advocacy work. UN Practicum in Advocacy application

In order to enhance the learning opportunities available via this program, we are encouraging previous Practicum participants to apply this year. We feel that the knowledge and expertise of practicum alumni will further strengthen the lasting effect this program has on participants.

UN Practicum in Advocacy Alumna application

Faculty reference (faculty ref form)

For more information please contact Dixie Hairston, Programs Coordinator for L2G and the UN Practicum at practicum-mail@wilpfus.org.