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  2. Alumni Lecture: Working for the UN

Alumni Lecture: Working for the UN

For students

Listen to the former United Nations employee Frank Larsson talk about the structure and functions of the UN, its role in global governance and the benefits and challenges of working for the UN.

Lecture
Date
24 Oct 2024
Time
15:30 - 16:45
Location
Dragonen, Sprängkullsgatan 19
Number of seats
120
Good to know
Seats are limited! Please sign up to the event through the link below. The lecture is given in English and both students and alumni’s are welcome to attend.
Organizer
The Department of Political Science
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Frank Larsson, an alumnus of the University of Gothenburg, has dedicated most of his career to working for the United Nations (UN) and participated in peace processes in countries like former Yugoslavia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Lebanon, Georgia, Mali, Congo DRC, Afghanistan and Sudan. In this lecture, attendees will have the opportunity to gain insights into the structure and functions of the UN and its role in global governance, as well as Franks personal experience of the benefits and challenges of working for the UN.

Additionally, Frank will share his personal reflection upon the debates surrounding ongoing global conflicts and the UN’s role in addressing humanitarian crises and maintaining international peace and security.

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