Global Education Opportunity

 

In Geneva Switzerland

At the United Nations in the heart of Europe

• Unique, individualized, education opportunity on the global stage.
• Three months of experience immersed in international affairs and grassroots issues.
• Geneva UN International experience working with issues such as  human rights, women’s health, violence against women and girls, peace building, value of unpaid work and economics of women, education of girls, global environmental climate change, well being and importance of the family in the community and the world, and more…
• Opportunity for participation in humanitarian projects from Nepal to Nigeria.
• Access to international forums and conferences on issues of global interest through WOW ECOSOC status at the UN
• Links to International connections developed by the Worldwide Organization for Women and its Global Education Opportunity program         
• Academic credit and/or grants for this experience may be available    
• Programs will be held during the following time periods   

 May  – July 2010     Sept – Nov  2010    Jan – March  2011

Eligibility Requirements:

● Students and faculty members of all educational backgrounds are desirable candidates

● Students are selected through a competitive application process

How to Apply:

• Applicants are asked to send in a resume and a personal statement that demonstrates their interest and fit in the program. References should be included
• Information is  available at wowinfo.org/new/advocacy
• Applications are being accepted and interviews conducted for the 2010 summer session.

 

E mail us at wow@wowinfo.org   Attention GEO
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