Women & International Policy Seminar
May 19-23, 2008
Want to know how to tackle tough human rights issues?
Wonder how you can be an effective advocate for international issues?
Interested in learning how international policy is shaped and implemented?
Discover the wide variety of public leadership and career opportunities for women in the field of international relations with PLEN's Women & International Policy Seminar.
About the Program
Discuss policy issues such as human rights, international development, security and trade with women leaders in government and non-governmental agencies who are making and influencing policies that affect the global community.
Although topics may change from year to year, past panels have included:
- U.S. Foreign Policy Priorities
- Trafficking in Persons
- U.S. Trade Policy: Doing Business in a Global Economy
- Nuclear Non-Proliferation: Tracking Weapons of Mass Destruction
- Women and Human Rights
- International Policy on Capitol Hill
- Preparing for Your Career in International Affairs
- Women Working in the U.S. Department of State
Click for a sampling of previous PLEN speakers
Program Fees
Registration Fee:
There is a non-refundable registration fee of $40.
Seminar Fee:
$170 for Students from PLEN Member Institutions
$210 for Students from PLEN Associate Member Institutions
$280 for Students from Non-PLEN Schools
Check if your school is a PLEN Member.
The program fee includes the opening night dinner . These fees do not cover expenses for transportation and additional meals. Seminar housing is available for an additional cost.
Learn about obtaining funding for PLEN programs .
Seminar Housing
Double Room: $318 (Checking in on Monday, May19. Checking out Friday, May 23)
Triple Room: $238.66 (Checking in on Monday, May19. Checking out Friday, May 23)
PLEN has negotiated a discount rate with the Carlyle Suites Hotel, located in the Dupont Circle area of Washington, DC. Please do not contact the hotel to make a reservation; PLEN will make the reservation for you.
Registration Deadline
April 23, 2008
Click here to register online or download a registration form and mail it to the PLEN office.
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Preliminary Conference Schedule
Monday
4:00 p . m .
Seminar Registration
6 : 00 - 8 :3 0 p . m .
Dinner, Introductions & Opening Speaker
Tuesday
9 : 00 a . m . - 5 : 00 p . m .
Meet with women who are making and influencing US foreign policy both inside and outside government to discuss a range of issues, including human rights, women's equality, the environment and conflict resolution.
Wednesday
9 : 00 a . m . - 5 : 00 p . m .
Day at the US State Department
Discuss a variety of international policy issues with women leaders in the foreign and civil services at the US State Department. Learn more about careers in the US Foreign Service from women foreign service officers.
Thursday
9 : 00 a . m . - 4 : 00 p . m .
Explore issues and careers with women working on international policy in Congressional offices and at various federal agencies.
Friday
9 : 30 a.m. - 12 noon
Attend a panel discussion on preparing for your career in international affairs. Discuss graduate study, internships and other career issues with women at various stages of their careers.
Content : The seminar will feature speakers representing organizations such as the United Nations, the US Agency for International Development, the US State Department and various non-governmental organizations. Issues that could be discussed include arms control, development, international health, the environment and global women's rights.
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