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2023 COIR Symposium

Date and Time:
Friday, October 20th, 2023
9am - 3pm EDT

Location:
International Student House of Washington D.C.
1825 R Street Northwest Washington, DC,  20009

American Women for International Understanding (AWIU) is hosting its Seventh Annual Career Opportunities in International Relations (COIR) Symposium on Friday, October 20, 2023. The symposium will be held at the International Student House in Washington, D.C.

"Women Leading: Building Bridges of Peace, Equity, and Security" will be the topic of presentations, panels and discussion groups.

The day-long event will feature speakers, panels, break-out discussions, gratis lunch, and opportunities to network with prominent women diplomats, career State Department and international organization experts, and representatives of non-profits dedicated to urgent global issues such as women’s rights, education, income generation, the environment, and law.

COIR events provide opportunities for young women to learn about careers in international affairs and engage with women leaders in the field. AWIU was founded over 50 years ago to promote woman-to-woman interaction and understanding worldwide through meaningful delegation visits to global communities, small grants for community development, support for women students and young professionals, collaboration with the U.S. Department of State to host the International Women of Courage Celebration, and the participation of local chapters which act locally and affect globally.

AWIU was honored by the U.S. Department of State as a recipient of the prestigious Gender Champion Award in 2022.

COIR Speakers and Panelists

Your COIR Hosts

COIR 2023 Recruiters

Recruiters are coming to COIR! They are eager to meet with you to answer your questions and provide some career counseling. From their point of view, you’re the next generation of movers and shakers in the international relations sphere. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to hear from potential employers and mentors what they’re looking for, and how you can benefit from their organizations.

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Program: Seventh Annual AWIU Career Opportunities in International Relations Symposium

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