The Oxford University United Nations Association (OXUNA) and the Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR) offer an opportunity to hear from members of the British Association of Former UN Civil Servants (BAFUNCS) about their experiences and the prospects for careers with the United Nations.

Stephen Rudgard is with the Food and Agriculture Organisation as their Senior Expert in UN Collaboration. He plans and supports coordination meetings between the Senior Management of three UN organizations involved with agriculture and food.

Millions of people are facing humanitarian crises after years of warfare and instability. As the International Committee of the Red Cross marks its 160th year of humanitarian action, its President Mirjana Spoljaric describes the challenges posed by contemporary armed conflicts. Mandated through the Geneva Conventions, the Committee works to ensure humanitarian protection and assistance, taking action in response to emergencies as a neutral, impartial and independent organisation.

The lecture will be followed by a drinks reception.

The lecture will be followed by a drinks reception.

The lecture will be followed by a drinks reception.

Avi Shlaim will examine the motives of Israel and the PLO for signing the Oslo Accord; the terms of the accord, the implementation of the accord; and the reasons for the breakdown of the Oslo peace process. The reassessment will draw on recently declassified Israeli records'

The lecture will be followed by a drinks reception.

The lecture will be followed by a drinks reception.