Thursday, April 7, 2011

TODAY Careers in Human Rights: A Panel Discussion

Thursday, April 7th
6:00pm-7:30pm
Lindsay Rogers Room (707)
International Affairs Building, 420 W. 118th Street

What are the current professional opportunities available to human rights students? What skills, credentials, and experiences are valuable? What are the benefits and challenges of various types of human rights work?

Human rights professionals will discuss their current work and previous professional experiences, and offer insights and advice to students who are interested in pursuing and developing a career in human rights.

The panelists are engaged in various forms of human rights work and have focused on a range of issues, including children's rights, minority rights, immigration, humanitarian affairs, and development and human rights.

Panelists Include:
Dana Bancesco Human Resources Partner, International Rescue Committee
Meg Gardinier Director, Arigatou International
Elizabeth R. OuYang Civil rights attorney, President of OCA-New York Chapter
Jagoda Walorek Policy Analyst on Human Rights, UNDP New York, Democratic Governance Group/Bureau for Development Policy (DGG/BDP)

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