Would you like to observe diplomacy in action? CASIN is committed to exposing students to real-time international diplomacy on a number of topics. In service of this mission, CASIN organizes student delegations to various international conventions, conferences, meetings, and proceedings. Following training from CASIN staff and affiliates, students observe the conference proceedings, receive briefings from key stakeholders, including diplomats and NGO experts, and catalogue their observations. In the past, notes taken by student delegates have been used to support official NGO reports, journalistic accounts of the proceedings, and students’ own academic research and coursework.

Upcoming Delegations*

• 48th Session of the Commission for Social Development; United Nations, New York; February 3-12, 2010
• 54th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW54); United Nations, New York; March 1-12, 2010
• 43rd Session of the Commission on Population and Development Health, morbidity, mortality and development; United Nations, New York; April 12-16, 2010
• 18th session of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development; United Nations, New York;
May 3-14, 2010
• Review Conference of the Rome Statute; Kampala, Uganda; May 31 – June 11, 2010

*List is subject to change based on the number of applications received, available funding, and requirements of conference convenors.

Eligibility Requirements

To attend a CASIN delegation, applicants must be current graduate or undergraduate students, or recent graduates, of an American college or university. US nationals enrolled abroad are also welcome to apply.  Applicants must also be current CASIN members. (If you are not already a member of CASIN, signing up is easy and free.)

How to Apply

If you’re interested in attending a CASIN delegation, please contact Tanya Maxwell. Requirements vary for each delegation, but typically consist of a letter of interest, résumé, and professional/academic references. Because of the time required to secure credentials for attendance, potential applicants should express interest in applying as soon as possible, even if an application is not yet complete.

Funding

A limited number of scholarships are available on the basis of financial need to defray the costs of travel and accommodations during a CASIN delegation. Delegates are also encouraged to locate external sources of funds. To inquire about funding opportunities, please contact Tanya Maxwell.

Past Delegations

7th-10th Preparatory Commissions for the International Criminal Court (PrepCom) and 1st-4th Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court (ASP) (New York and the Hague, 2001-present)

39th session of the Advisory Committee on the United Nations Programme of Assistance in the Teaching, Study, Dissemination and Wider Appreciation of International Law (New York, 10 November 2004)

4th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (New York, 15-17 May 2005)

From Reaction to Prevention: Civil Society Forging Partnerships to Prevent Violent Conflict and Build Peace (New York, 18-22 July 2005)

7th session of the Ad Hoc Committee on a Comprehensive and Integral International Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities (AHC 7) (New York, 16 January – 3 February 2006)

United Nations Conference to review progress made in the implementation of the programme of action to prevent, combat, and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects (RevCon 2006) (New York, 27 June – 7 July 2006)

Delegations to ICC Negotiations

Preparatory Commissions

7th Preparatory Commission for the International Criminal Court, March 2001

Official Report of the United Nations

8th Preparatory Commission for the International Criminal Court, September 2001

Official Report of the United Nations

9th Preparatory Commission for the International Criminal Court, April 2002

Official Report of the United Nations

10th Preparatory Commission for the International Criminal Court, July 2002

Official Report of the United Nations

The Assembly of States Parties

First Session of the Assembly of States Parties Meeting for the International Criminal Court, September 2002

Official Report of the United Nations * Voices of the Future Issue

Resumed First Session of the Assembly of States Parties Meeting for the International Criminal Court, February 2003

Official Report of the United Nations * Voices of the Future Issue

Second Resumption of the First Session of the Assembly of States Parties Meeting for the International Criminal Court, April 2003

Official Report of the United Nations * Voices of the Future Issue

Second Session of the Assembly of States Parties Meeting for the International Criminal Court, September 2003

Official Report of the United Nations * Voices of the Future Issue

Third Session of the Assembly of States Parties Meeting for the International Criminal Court, September 2004