UN Peace and Security Fellows Seminar: Research Findings

Date

16 Jun 2026

Time

13:30 UK time

Speakers

Anees Ahmed Chief of Service, Rule of Law, United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

Harriet-Ariko Akiror (Supply Chain and Logistics Specialist with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA))

Benjamin Broby (Judicial Affairs Officer, United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA))

Ntagahoraho Burihabwa (Special Assistant , Office of the Deputy Head of Mission/Director Political and Civil Affairs, United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL))

Sheila Beedwantee Keetharuth (Senior Women’s Protection Adviser, United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS))

Daniel Maier (Senior Mission Planning Officer, United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the DR Congo (MONUSCO))

Obatoki F. Adam Salami (Mid-Senior UN Practitioner/Policy Researcher/Civil Affairs Coordinator, The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO))

Milbert D. Shin (Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Political, United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK))

Kym Taylor (Chief, Evaluation Team, Department of Peace Operations)

Caihong Wang (Political Affairs Officer, UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS))

Where

Manor Road Building - Lecture Theatre

Organiser contact

events@politics.ox.ac.uk

Audience

Member of University - ALL

Booking

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear directly from our visiting UN practitioners shaping global peace and security. Join us for a special seminar marking the culmination of the inaugural Peace and Security Fellowship, a unique collaboration between the University of Oxford and the United Nations Department of Peace Operations. Be among the first to hear ten UN Fellows present their research and real-world insights on peacekeeping, conflict prevention, and political missions—work that is actively influencing policy and practice worldwide. Hosted by Professor of International Relations, Richard Caplan, this opportunity marks the conclusion of the Fellowship during Trinity Term which has brought serving UN Practitioners to DPIR. 1.10pm - Registration Opens 1.30pm - UN Peace and Security Fellows Seminar: Research Findings' commences There will be a refreshments and networking break part way through the event. 4.40pm - Stay for refreshments after the event to continue the conversation 5pm - Event closes. If you are a DPIR student please register to attend the 'A Career at the United Nations' (you can register to attend this separate event via Canvas)

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