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UN Peace and Security Fellows Seminar: Research Findings

Audience: Member of University - ALL Format: In Person
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Register to attend our 'UN Peace and Security Fellows Seminar: Research Findings' event on 16 June

UN practitioners present research and real-world insights on peacekeeping, conflict prevention & political missions.

Tuesday, 16 June 2026, 1.30pm to 4.40pm

**Booking will open shortly**

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
5.15pm - If you are a DPIR post-graduate student please register to attend the 'A Career at the United Nations' insider-led session with David Haeri, Director of the Policy, Evaluation and Training Division, UN DPO which will start at 5.15pm

Meet the Fellows:

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).

Department: Politics & Int Relations (Department)