GENEVA INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL
The Summer School provides an introduction to the work of the United Nations, as seen through the programmes of QUNO - the Quaker United Nations Office in Geneva. QUNO works on disarmament and peace, human rights and refugees, and global economic issues. During Summer School there are talks by staff of the UN, non-governmental organisations and diplomats, as well as informal discussion sessions and visits to organizations such as the UN’s Geneva Headquarters, the International Committee of the Red Cross or the World Trade Organization.
Emphasis is given to formal and informal discussion sessions so that the 25 summer school participants can gain in-depth understanding of the issues being studied and the dynamics that shape work on these issues. A variety of learning techniques will be employed, including lectures, small group discussions, role plays and workshops.
Click here to see the Summer School background reading list
Click here to see the Summer School programme
The twelve days in Geneva are not all work - Geneva is surrounded by magnificent walking country and has a lake to swim in. Geneva itself is a fascinating city with some particularly fine historic buildings and many cultural and recreational activities.
PRACTICAL DETAILS
The next Summer School will take place from 3 - 15 July 2011.
Participants stay in single-sex dormitories at a hostel in Geneva. Breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal will be provided by the hostel. Participants will be expected to share in some domestic duties involved in meal preparation for meals we have at Quaker House.
The participation fee for the summer school is £500, which goes towards the costs of accommodation, programme and meals. Travel costs to Geneva and spending money are not included. Some suggestions on how to seek financial help will be provided if you are accepted; however if possible, applicants are encouraged to seek funds from their own Meetings.
Unfortunately Quaker House is not equipped with wheelchair access – although we are seeking to remedy this and can in most cases provide assistance to permit participation of disabled participants. If you are disabled or have other special needs and would like to apply for the summer school, please write to us at the address below, well in advance of the application deadline, in order that we may make the necessary arrangements.
WHO CAN APPLY?
No formal qualifications are necessary. However an active interest in international affairs is needed, as well as the desire to share understanding with others.
English is the working language used throughout the programme: fluent English is essential for those taking part.
Participation is not limited to Quakers, although they are usually in the majority. We welcome applications from anywhere in the world. Applicants from outside the EU/Switzerland will need a visa, QUNO will assist with visa applications.
HOW TO APPLY
The application forms for the 2011 Summer School will be available here in late 2010. For more information, please visit www.quaker.org.uk or contact Send
Helen Bradford, Quaker Peace & Social Witness
Friends House, 173-177 Euston Road
London, NW1 2BJ, UK.
Email: helenb@quaker.org.uk
Usually we receive more applications than there are places available. Selection is made by a special group and letters informing applicants if they have been accepted will be sent to all applicants by mid-April.
Participants will be required to pay a deposit of £100 on acceptance of a place on the Summer School.
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