CSW 61 Parallel Event On its fifth anniversary of hosting Side and Parallel Events at the United Nations, Commission on the Status of Women, Montage Initiative celebrated the role of youth leadership in advancing gender equality by showcasing its student immersion trip to India. Youth speakers from the Student Advisory Board discussed how the inclusion…
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Personal Story for Columbia SIPA’s 70th Anniversary
Going back to my Balkan roots, in 2016 I found myself in Kosovo for a mission with the United Nations. Touchdown in Prishtina felt familiar yet new, yet reminiscent of my childhood in Albania. Overall, the experience was a glimpse into a dream job to make a positive impact on the ground. Through it all, I met supportive colleagues, made lasting friendships, and formed a connection with the people in Kosovo.
Kosovo Crossroads: A Post-War State in Limbo
In a post-conflict period of recovery, Kosovo is the newest country in Europe. Following its independence in 2008, after the violent breakup of Yugoslavia and bloody ethnic wars of the 1990s Kosovo is now at a crossroads to reintegrate into Western Europe with many challenges ahead.
All Together: Making a Difference through International Relations
Many, including I, used to think that the UN is the ideal place to make a difference on the global scale. Upon a closer examination, the UN has many shortcomings. But on a broader perspective, one sees its true value. The UN works to make a difference for the people struggling the most using partnership with civil society and individuals on a global level.
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