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UMASS STUDENTS TOUR UNITED NATIONS WITH AMB. BAIBOURTIAN
Monday, December 22nd, 2014
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UMass Amherst students with Ambassador Armen Baibourtian at the United
Nations headquarters in New York. (Photo: University of Massachusetts)
AMHERST, Mass.--For the second year in a row, University of
Massachusetts Amherst Professor and Ambassador Armen Baibourtian
hosted a group of students at the United Nations Headquarters in New
York City, the school's political science department reports.
"For many of us this was the first time visiting the United Nations,"
says Shea Kelly. "With Professor Baibourtian's first-hand experience
working in the UN alongside meetings we were offered an insider's
perspective."
Students started their day with a tour through the outside garden of
the UN, where gifts from various members of the United Nations are
displayed. "We saw fascinating pieces, including part of the fallen
Berlin Wall, a sculpture gifted by The Soviet Union, and a Japanese
Peace Bell," reports Kelly.
Professor Baibourtian arranged meetings with Ambassador Zohrab
Mnatsakanian, the permanent Representative of Armenia to the UN and
with John Ericson, from the Office of Human Resources Management.
Ambassador Mnatsakanian spoke of some of the most prioritized
initiatives of the General Assembly in the coming years such as
disarmament, peace and security, and development and human rights. He
also discussed the unique and difficult position the UN holds, as they
have 193 member states that must work to structure a common solution
to global events.
Ericson explained the many career paths and employment options in
the UN.
The last meeting of the day was with Ambassador Movses Abelian, who
is Director of the UN Security Council Affairs Division. He discussed
the importance of the Security Council in regards to sanctions and
addressing threats to international peace and security and gave
students his perspective on debates to make the composition of the
Security Council more inclusive, a much deliberated topic within
the UN.
Students also toured the UN General Assembly Hall and the UN Security
Council Military Staff Committee room.
"Throughout this visit, we were shown the diverse challenges facing
the global community and the multi-faceted approach the UN takes to
combat these challenges," says Kelly. "In talking with the Ambassadors,
we were also able to gain a sense of how everyday affairs work in the
UN. This trip was a great opportunity for us to see the dynamic nature
of the UN and inspired those of us who hope to work in international
relations."
From: Baghdasarian
Monday, December 22nd, 2014
http://asbarez.com/130122/umass-students-tour-united-nations-with-amb-baibourtian/
UMass Amherst students with Ambassador Armen Baibourtian at the United
Nations headquarters in New York. (Photo: University of Massachusetts)
AMHERST, Mass.--For the second year in a row, University of
Massachusetts Amherst Professor and Ambassador Armen Baibourtian
hosted a group of students at the United Nations Headquarters in New
York City, the school's political science department reports.
"For many of us this was the first time visiting the United Nations,"
says Shea Kelly. "With Professor Baibourtian's first-hand experience
working in the UN alongside meetings we were offered an insider's
perspective."
Students started their day with a tour through the outside garden of
the UN, where gifts from various members of the United Nations are
displayed. "We saw fascinating pieces, including part of the fallen
Berlin Wall, a sculpture gifted by The Soviet Union, and a Japanese
Peace Bell," reports Kelly.
Professor Baibourtian arranged meetings with Ambassador Zohrab
Mnatsakanian, the permanent Representative of Armenia to the UN and
with John Ericson, from the Office of Human Resources Management.
Ambassador Mnatsakanian spoke of some of the most prioritized
initiatives of the General Assembly in the coming years such as
disarmament, peace and security, and development and human rights. He
also discussed the unique and difficult position the UN holds, as they
have 193 member states that must work to structure a common solution
to global events.
Ericson explained the many career paths and employment options in
the UN.
The last meeting of the day was with Ambassador Movses Abelian, who
is Director of the UN Security Council Affairs Division. He discussed
the importance of the Security Council in regards to sanctions and
addressing threats to international peace and security and gave
students his perspective on debates to make the composition of the
Security Council more inclusive, a much deliberated topic within
the UN.
Students also toured the UN General Assembly Hall and the UN Security
Council Military Staff Committee room.
"Throughout this visit, we were shown the diverse challenges facing
the global community and the multi-faceted approach the UN takes to
combat these challenges," says Kelly. "In talking with the Ambassadors,
we were also able to gain a sense of how everyday affairs work in the
UN. This trip was a great opportunity for us to see the dynamic nature
of the UN and inspired those of us who hope to work in international
relations."
From: Baghdasarian