Benefits to
UNPP Participants
UNA-Canada's UNPP Programme is for Canadians seeking to:
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Launch or enhance a career related to international issues in
Canada or overseas; |
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Gain international field experience and insight prior to pursuing
further academic studies; |
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Undertake a placement as part of their academic programme; |
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Gain access and exposure to, and experience with, the United Nations
network as a mid-career professional. |
Personal participation benefits include:
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Access to coveted UN placements through UNA-Canada's established
international UN network; |
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Acquire in-the-field skills and networking opportunities; |
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Develop greater practical insight into the most vexing challenges
that currently confront both nations and local communities, notably
in regard to poverty elimination, environmental protection, governance,
human rights, post conflict reconstruction, trade, and law; |
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Experience a truly culturally diverse work environment wherein
participants are given the opportunity of working, living and interacting
with peoples from around the world, in sharing ideas and views and
acquiring cross-cultural understanding and sensitivity; |
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Gain in independence and confidence; |
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Opportunity to learn a new language, or improve existing language
skills; |
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Guaranteed a 90% success rate in launching a successful internationally-focused
career. |
