From Korea to Afghanistan, the U.S. military has waged deadly and costly wars in pursuit of peace. Yet, have these military interventions produced positive, sustainable change? Ambassador Rick Barton considers this question in his new book, “Peace Works: America’s Unifying Role in a Turbulent World,” which he will discuss in a public talk on […]
Professor Steve Marr of the University of Malmo and Garth Myers of Trinity College will outline a number of long-term comparative urban studies projects that seek to place African-focused approaches to urban theory at the center of a rethinking of contemporary urban theory. One of these is an ongoing book project entitled, "Social Infrastructure and […]
Interested in funding for a summer internship? Interested in networking with world shaping policy makers who are alumni of UCLA? Come Thursday, January 17th at 12:30 to hear more about both summer IPP fellowships and the spring break DC trip from Global Public Affairs (GPA) at Luskin. Lunch provided with RSVP.
Come enjoy an evening of food and discussion with Global Public Affairs. Hear from Professor Michael Storper about the programs and vision behind GPA. Meet Luskin professors and hear their international work and also network with other students with similar interests. Dinner provided with RSVP.
Annie Orchier and Azad Amir-Ghassemi of NOlympics LA will lead a discussion of the Olympic Planning Processes in Los Angeles and the growing transnational coalition against the Olympics. Lunch provided with RSVP
Cecilia Choi from the State Department, Alfred Nakatsuma of USAID, and Jeffrey Janis from Peace Corps will all present information for students interested in careers with the United States government. Come if you are potentially interested in these career paths. RSVP via this link. Cecilia S. Choi is the U.S. State Department’s Diplomat in Residence […]
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Global Public Affairs (GPA) at UCLA Luskin hosted an Oct. 31 presentation by Ssembatya Fred, a grassroots activist from Kampala, Uganda, who leads the movement Dembe Ku Kubo (Freedom in the Streets). Fred has been at UCLA this fall working with Amy Ritterbusch, assistant professor of social welfare, on “Violence Against Street-Connected Children in Uganda,” a participatory action research initiative. His fight, he said, is for justice and freedom from violence against youths living under the tyrannical regime of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. Fred told of having a nail driven through his foot in his own home when he was in his early teens, an experience that sent him into the life of a freedom fighter. He said he took to the streets for his own safety, as thousands of other young people in Kampala have done, despite the availability of other housing options.
Fred returned to Kampala on Nov. 1 to continue the work of keeping young activists safe, primarily from police violence. “Sometimes the most important thing they need is for a safe place to take a long sleep,” he told the GPA gathering. Dembe Ku Kubo was established to provide these necessities and also promote youth involvement in the ongoing political opposition movement.
Watch Fred’s new music video Against Violence (in collaboration with Colombian artist Siere).
Please join Global Public Affairs faculty and students as we welcome you back to UCLA and the winter quarter. You will get the chance to mingle with faculty along with students from the certificate programs and International Practice Pathways program. You will have the chance to mingle with faculty and students in GPA, as well […]
Join Dr. Stephen Commins and the GPA team for an informal workshop on finding a summer fellowship placement and writing a strong application. Come with explicit questions, concerns and more. As always, check out the blogs from past summer fellows here.
