Boston International’s Second Annual Holiday Fete — Thursday, December 10

The YPIC team is sponsoring an event organized by the Boston International group, and we are excited to begin the Holiday season with a social event where we can all gather and discuss the year's events. We are all hoping that there will be dancing involved.

Here is from the Boston International website:

You and your friends are cordially invited to the second annual Boston International Holiday Fete! This year, we are taking over the two floors of Boston’s elegant Old State House. Mingle with other young professionals, graduate students, and diplomats as you enjoy an open bar featuring champagne & cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the historic spot that once housed figures such as Samuel Adams and John Hancock.

A live jazz performance will complete the festive atmosphere.

Last year’s Fete attracted a sellout crowd of over 200 members — for pictures and more, click here.



Logistics
8:00pm – 11:00pm
Old State House
Corner of State St. and Washington St., Boston

$49 per person includes open bar with champagne & cocktails and hors d’oeuvres

Cocktail attire requested

2009 UN Environmental Forum - Reflection

It was a timely conversation for the topics discussed, and a welcome one at that for the young people of Boston judging by the eagerness of the participants. The many complicated matters affecting the environments on earth aren't felt tangibly enough if we were to use the amount of action and the level of priority given to speedy and efficient advancement of green initiatives around the world.

On October 24, 2009, the Young Professionals for International Cooperation (YPIC), a volunteer arm of the United Nations Association of Greater Boston (UNAGB), held an event to raise the awareness within the community of environmental goals, and barriers to change around the world. The forum titled "Is Green a Mirage?, Growing Global Environmental Policy", brought together a classroom of young professionals and students from around the Boston area to discuss the varying perspectives of the many issues at play. The forum was paneled by a diverse pair of local experts Dr. Hitendra Patel, and Dr. Anamarija Frankic. Dr. Hitendra Patel is the Founder and Managing Director of the IXL Center, and a Professor of innovation and strategy at Hult International Business School, where the forum was hosted. Dr. Anamarija Frankic is a Professor of Environmental Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Massachusetts at Boston, and a vibrant local voice for action.

The forum began by framing the history of global discussions, and environmental hot topics like climate change, clean water, and waste management. This YPIC event was scoped to begin at a high level in order to ensure that participants well versed, and those less familiar with the subject matter were brought to a level of understanding which would allow everyone to add a perspective. The real benefit of this event was derived from the diversity of perspectives which contributed to the discussion. From PhD students in the field of environmental science, to accountants, all perspectives contributed to the discussion. The forum went on to distill a listing of action items to be implemented by each of the participants in their local neighborhoods. The Boston YPIC team plans to track the progress of these action items over the next year.

2009 UN Environmental Forum

The 2009 New England YPIC Forum titled Is Green a Mirage? Growing Global Environmental Policy will discuss the impact of global environmental programs on our communities, governments, and international relations. The event is to be held at Hult International Business School on the morning of October 24th. Local experts from an array of perspectives gather to facilitate a discussion with each other and with the community about what our world will look like as we unwind the areas of culture, business, and politics which have led us to close proximity to dangerous possibilities. The forum will touch many of the topics that will be addressed later this year in Copenhagen, with hopes to promote awareness of current issues in the New England community. All are welcome, but space is limited on a first come first serve basis.

Persepolis film screening and discussion of Iranian human rights

Sunday, Sep. 6
5:00pm Film Screening, followed by discussion
MIT, building 56, room 114

Please join Boston's Young Professionals for International Cooperation at MIT for a screening of the award-winning film Persepolis, and discussion with members of the Boston Iranian Coaltion (BIC).

The film will be begin promptly at 5pm, followed by an open Q/A and discussion moderated by Dr. Ali Taalebinezhaad (Shirin Center, MIT). The "Iranian Human Rights Forum" is held on the FIRST Sunday of every month at 5pm at MIT. For updates and details, please visit the B.I.C. Event Page on Facebook.

The event is open to the public and is free of charge. Hope to see you there!

Global Voices Film Festival

This October, the UN Association of Greater Boston brings you the 8th annual Global Voices Film Festival, which screens powerful international documentaries and provides a forum to discuss international issues and concerns. The festival, presented in conjunction with the Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association, will be held from October 8-11 in Harvard Square.

Global Voices will have multiple thematic sessions, with each session comprised of a documentary screening and an associated event to place the topic in a broader context. We invite you and your students to join us for dialogue on our themes in focus: Human Rights/Cultural Heritage, Women’s Advocacy, Global Health, Environment, and War & Peace. Please review film descriptions here.

The cost of attending the film festival is only $6 per person-- we offer a reduced rate of $5 if you bring at least 10 people. Feel free to contact us for additional information at (617) 482-4587 or lunangst@unagb.org. We hope to see you this fall!

UNICEF and The Killers

Please check out this new video, a joint project of UNICEF and The Killers:

Goodnight, Travel Well

UNICEF: Starting today, MTV audiences around the world will see a new music video that aims to raise awareness about sex trafficking. Featuring the rock band The Killers, the video is an exclusive collaboration between UNICEF, MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) and the US Agency for International Development.

The track, Goodnight, Travel Well, is from the album Day & Age. The video is the second in a series of music video collaborations that highlight the danger and impact of human trafficking.

The series launched last year with an award-winning film - produced by MTV EXIT that featured the Radiohead single All I Need.

"We are deeply shocked and appalled that women and children are forced into such exploitative situations, said a spokesperson for The Killers. We hope that through MTV's efforts, and this powerful video, millions of people across the world learn about this tragic form of modern-day slavery."

The video for Goodnight, Travel Well has the potential to reach more than 500 million households in 168 countries.

There is almost no country in the world now that isnt affected by human trafficking in some way, said UNICEF Chief of Child Protection Susan Bissell. The statistics are staggering. More than 1.2 million children are being trafficked each year and nearly 80 per cent of all trafficking is for sexual exploitation, and the most at risk are girls.

We see this music video as a powerful way to reach out and raise awareness among young people, across borders and across language barriers, she added.

The Goodnight, Travel Well video was directed by film and music video veteran David Slade, in collaboration with the renowned production company Anonymous Content. The creative concept was developed by the Australian advertising agency CRC, with support from the UK music consultancy Huge Music.

The video provides insight into the realities of trafficking, with a particular focus on the trafficking of children and adolescents into forced prostitution.

Join Us For An Evening of International Art and Wine!

An Evening of International Art and Wine

Thursday, July 16
6:30-9:30pm
Hult International Business School
1 Education Street, Cambridge
$5 suggested donation
RSVP to ypic@unagb.org

Please join YPIC for art, music, culture at our international wine and art event!

We will display the works of domestic and international artists and will feature wines from the represented countries. Many of the artists will be on hand to discuss their art and the culture their art represents! 10% of all sold works will be donated to the Obala Foundation.

The Hult Business School is located in the EF Building, between the Science Park and Lechmere green line stations.

Call for Entries to International Art Night in July!

Title: An Evening of International Art and Wine

July 16 6:30-8:30PM

Venue: Hult International Business School

Eligibility: The Young Professionals for International Cooperation part of the United Nations Association of Greater Boston invite artists, musicians and cultural institutions to exhibit their art and culture during our international wine and art event to take place from 6:30-8:30 on July 16^th at the Hult International Business School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. YPIC is open to exhibiting any and all types of art but will show preference to international artists from wine producing countries. Painters, photographers, ceramists, dancers, musicians and more are invited to participate.

Fees: None

Commission: 10% of Sold Work donated to charity

Contact: Nathaniel Tassinari, nathaniel.tassinari@gmail.com

Join us for a Taste of Germany, coming up Wednesday July 1st at 6:30pm!

Please join Boston's Young Professionals for International Cooperation for a German dinner at the Jacob Wirth Restaurant. Be prepared for a great night of German fare, discussion, and fun!

The Menu:
1st Course: Potato Pancake with cinnamon sour cream and fire roasted apples
2nd Course: Weiner Schnitzel with dill spaetzle and lemon butter sauce
3rd Course: Choice of Wurst served with German Potato Salad and Sauerkraut
4th Course: German Chocolate Cake

$25 special for four courses, excluding tip or taxes

RSVPs are required, space is limited.

See you there!

Young Professionals for International Cooperation -Boston

Jacob Wirth Restaurant
31-37 Stuart Street
Boston, MA Theater District

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Hear UNA-USA President Tom Miller speak & more!

On Thursday, June 18th the United Nations Association of Greater Boston will hold their Annual Meeting and all YPIC members are invited to attend. The event will feature Ambassador Tom Miller, new president and CEO of UNA-USA as the speaker. It will be held from 4:30-6:30pm, at Suffolk University Law School. Contact info@unagb.org for more information.

Also, the national conference day for Young Professionals for International Cooperation will take place in Washington D.C. on the weekend of June 12th - 14th. Our very own Dan Sullivan (YPIC Boston Chair) and Lisa Unangst (UNA-GB) are planning to make the trek to our nation's capital. If you are interested in joining, please email Dan at dansullymass2002@yahoo.com.

Psst... We also have Twitter!

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Come on, you know you want to.

YPIC Dazzles at the UN Consuls Ball

The Young Professionals for International Cooperation hit the Fairmont Copley dressed in their finest for the UNA-GB Consuls Ball, April 17th. About 40 of our YPIC members were in attendance and showed up to enjoy Dessert & Dancing alongside Boston's consular corps. Consul Generals from various countries took the time to meet and speak one on one with our group of young professionals. Thanks to everyone who came and made this event a spectacular success!

Proceeds from the ball went to support the United Nations Association's Global Education programs in area classrooms. The ball helped make possible this past weekend's regional Model UN Conference, which took place May 15-16th and drew high school students from around New England. Learn more about Global Classrooms at www.unagb.org/global_classrooms/gc_main.cfm.

Spring is here, and the world awaits!

Hi everyone,

Spring is here and now is the time. Join us next week for our:

YPIC ANNUAL SPRING MEETING
Monday, May 18th @ 6:30 PM
United Nations Association HQ
44-46 Temple Pl, 5 fl, Boston

Enjoy free pizza along with great company. We will be talking about the coming year and new ways to get involved. We welcome your input, participation, and ideas as we plan events for the summer, fall and beyond.

Come make your mark on Boston and the world. Please RSVP so we can make sure to have enough pizza for everyone. Questions? Email Chrissy at chrissa@post.harvard.edu or Dan at dansullymass2002@yahoo.com.

Thanks and we look forward to seeing you all there!

Your friends for international cooperation,

~YPIC

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