2007 EVENTS

DECEMBER 5, 2007
Ralph Bunche Institute Film Series: The Military through Film: "Jarhead"
The series provides an opportunity to discuss themes such as the limits of humanitarianism, the return home, and the Iraq wars.
Sponsored by Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies

NOVEMBER 13, 2007
Dankwart A. Rustow Memorial Lecture: "Inclusive Diplomacy and the Search for Middle East Peace"
Alvaro de Soto, Formerly the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process
Sponsored by Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies

NOVEMBER 7, 2007
Ralph Bunche Institute Film Series: The Military through Film: "The Deer Hunter"
The series provides an opportunity to discuss themes such as the limits of humanitarianism, the return home, and the Iraq wars.
Sponsored by Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies

NOVEMBER 7, 2007
Global Governance Seminar Series: "Gender Equality: Fighting the Feminization of Poverty" Ms. Yassine Fall, UNIFEM, New York
Sponsored by Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies

NOVEMBER 7, 2007
Roundtable Discussion on Iraq and the Responsibility to Protect
Gareth Evans, President and CEO of the International Crisis Group; Juan Mendez, Executive Director of the International Center for Transitional Justice; Joost Hiltermann, International Crisis Group Middle East Deputy Program Director
Sponsored by Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies, International Crisis Group

OCTOBER 31, 2007
Global Governance Seminar Series: "Can You Hear Me? Israeli and Palestinian Women Fight for Peace (film)" Lily Rivlin, Film-maker
Sponsored by Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies

OCTOBER 24, 2007
Global Governance Seminar Series: "Localizing Human Rights: How the OHCHR Works"
Hui Lu, N.Y. Liaison for the Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights
Sponsored by Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies

OCTOBER 17, 2007
Global Governance Seminar Series: "Concrete Products of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues"
Mirian Masaquiza, United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Sponsored by Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2007
Global Governance Seminar Series: "Enforcing International Norms via International/Hybrid Tribunals"
Mirna Adjami, Open Society Institute Justice Initiative
Sponsored by Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies

OCTOBER 3, 2007
Ralph Bunche Institute Film Series: The Military through Film: "Black Hawk Down"
The series provides an opportunity to discuss themes such as the limits of humanitarianism, the return home, and the Iraq wars.
Sponsored by Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies

OCTOBER 3, 2007
Global Governance Seminar Series: "Harmonizing Global Labor Standard -- Do Workers Really Benefit?"
Gemma Adaba, International Trade Union Confederation U.N. office
Sponsored by Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies

SEPTEMBER 6, 2007
Fall 2007 Welcome Reception
Sponsored by Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies

JUNE 6-8, 2007
ACUNS 2007 Annual Meeting
The theme of this 20th Anniversary meeting is: “The Study of International Organizations: Past, Present, Future?”
Sponsored by Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies, Academic Council on the United Nations (ACUNS)

MAY 9, 2007
Ralph Bunche Institute Film Series: Contemporary Conflicts through Film: "The Last King of Scotland"
The series provides an opportunity to discuss these dynamics as well as the ways in which they are represented through contemporary films.
Sponsored by Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies, Africa Research Group

MAY 7, 2007
"Towards the Rise of Women in the Arab World", with opening remarks by H. E. Sheikha Haya Rashed Al Khalifa, President of the 61st Session of the UN General Assembly
PRESENTED BY Amat Al Alim Alsoswa, Assistant Secretary-General, Assistant Administrator and Director of the Regional Bureau for Arab States, UNDP DISCUSSANT: Christa Salamandra, Anthropology, Lehman College, CUNY
Sponsored by Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies, Middle East & Middle Eastern American Center

APRIL 11, 2007
Ralph Bunche Institute Film Series: Contemporary Conflicts through Film: "Blood Diamond"
The series provides an opportunity to discuss these dynamics as well as the ways in which they are represented through contemporary films.
Sponsored by Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies, Africa Research Group

MARCH 28, 2007
Ralph Bunche Institute Film Series: Contemporary Conflicts through Film: "Paradise Now"
The series provides an opportunity to discuss these dynamics as well as the ways in which they are represented through contemporary films.
Sponsored by Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies, Africa Research Group

MARCH 28, 2007
Global Governance Seminar Series: "Middle Powers and Nuclear Weapons"
Mr. Randy Rydell, Senior Political Affairs Officer, Office of the Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs Commentator: Mr. Alaa Issa
Sponsored by Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies
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MARCH 21, 2007
Global Governance Seminar Series: "Small Arms and Light Weapons: an Underestimated Security Challenge?"
Ms. Stephanie Pezard, PhD Candidate, Graduate Institute for International Studies Commentator: Ms. Paulette Weiss
Sponsored by Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies

MARCH 14, 2007
Global Governance Seminar Series: "HIV/AIDS in Global South Communities: Strategies and Barriers in the Pandemic"
Professor Ananya Mukherjea, Departments of Sociology and Women's Studies, College of Staten Island Commentator: Nomvuyo Nolutshungu
Sponsored by Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies

MARCH 7, 2007
Global Governance Seminar Series: "Intellectual Property, Traditional Knowledge, and Pharmaceuticals"
Mr. S. Rama Rao, Senior Counsellor, World Intellectual Property Organization (NY Coordination Office) Commentator: Professor Maivân Clech Lâm
Sponsored by Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies

MARCH 1, 2007
CUNY Graduate Center reception at the 2007 International Studies Association Annual Convention, Chicago
Sponsored by Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies

FEBRUARY 28, 2007
Global Governance Seminar Series: "Patterns of Migration and the UN Agenda"
Mr. Bela Hovy, Director, Migration Section (Population Division) United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Commentator: Professor John Mollenkopf
Sponsored by Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies

FEBRUARY 21, 2007
Global Governance Seminar Series: "International Labor Migration and ILO's ‘Decent Work’ Agenda"
Mr. Djankou Ndjonkou, Representative to the UN and Director, ILO Office (NY) Commentator: Mr. Carlos Yescas
Sponsored by Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies

FEBRUARY 20, 2007
"A Priority Agenda for the Next UN Secretary-General"
Briefing for Parliamentarians, Scholars, and Activists
Thomas G. Weiss (Presidential Professor, CUNY Graduate Center and Director of RBIIS)
Sponsored by Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies


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