Careers in Human Rights/Social Justice

Activity Type: 
Information Session
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Presenter: 
Dr. Ellen Dorsey
Date: 
Friday, October 21, 2016 - 14:30 to 16:00
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
4217 Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Tim An
Contact Email: 
ysa9@pitt.edu

Interested in human rights and social justice issues? Come join us for another event under the International Career Toolkit Series: Careers in Human Rights/Social Justice!!! We will be talking to and hearing from Dr. Ellen Dorsey from the Wallace Global Fund.
Dr. Ellen Dorsey is the executive director of the Wallace Global Fund. She has a PhD in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh and previously worked for Amnesty International, chairing its US Board of Directors. Currently she is playing a critical role in divesting foundations and other organizations from fossil fuel dependency and promoting energy access in low-income nations. The Wallace Global Fund aims to support environmental and women’s human rights projects through the usage of grants.

UCIS Unit: 
Center for African Studies
Asian Studies Center
Center for Latin American Studies
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies
European Studies Center
Global Studies Center
Non-University Sponsors: 
Wallace Global Fund