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Membership FAQs NAVIGATE BACK TO SUPPORT CENTRE GETTING STARTED MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNT & SETTINGS JOBS EMAILS & NEWSLETTERS MENTORSHIP LEGAL & CORPORATE CONTENT & EDITORIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES DONATIONS & FUNDRAISING DATA & PRIVACY SAFETY & SECURITY INCOPORATION & FUNDING Do you have guidelines for how the membership community should engage? Whether it be development or foreign policy, charity jobs or consulting, we want to see women represented across all sectors in the international affairs industry – irrespective of their experience or background – are given fair and equal access to opportunities and training throughout their career journey. For this purpose, we are building the most supportive and powerful international career network for women to connect, collaborate and develop in their careers. Our digital forums provide safe, authentic spaces for women to discuss career pathways, share struggles, and positively impact one another by demystifying international affairs. 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d8f0357e-89d7-4ce1-af86-0aee12e90dde Rebecca Smith Business Development Manager at Tetra Tech International Development "I have been able to give back to the industry and pass on information and tips which I wish I'd had access to as an undergraduate.” Rebecca Smith has worked in the International Development sector for four-five years, predominantly in the private sector at consultancy and engineering firms. With an understanding of exactly how stressful it is to find opportunities and agonise over job applications in the International Affairs industry, Rebecca joined the WIAN mentorship programme as a mentor, in 2020. Rebecca intended to give back to the next generation of bright, enthusiastic, and passionate students who were looking for their break and their chance to make a difference in the world. Over the course of the WIAN programme, Rebecca mentored MR, an undergraduate student at the time, studying International Relations, Mandarin & History at Durham University, UK. MR joined the mentorship programme in 2020 as a mentee, seeking to acquire valuable insight into the international affairs network as well as tailored support towards a meaningful career in the industry. As an International undergraduate student, MR found it especially hard to break into the international affairs industry as many opportunities required a higher degree level before one’s application could be considered. Familiar with the challenges faced at career entry level, especially the barriers faced by International students, Rebecca imparted her mentee with knowledge she wished she had at the initial stages of her own professional journey. Rebecca put together a database of organisations that MR could look at, a list of networks and career sites, as well as information that she could use to prepare herself to apply for internship opportunities. Rebecca also worked through draft versions of MR's CV and cover letters where she provided extensive feedback and reviewed and approved edited versions. She provided support in the development of a boilerplate cover letter and together they worked on application letters for different opportunities. MR said, “Rebecca not only opened my eyes to the private sector of the development field but showed me opportunities beyond the general voluntary and charity opportunities normally advertised by the development sector.” The endless opportunities available in the development sector was a welcomed piece of information MR intended to use going forward. Regularly overlooked as a barrier to progression in careers, Rebecca also addressed the issue of self and professional confidence. She stressed the importance of knowing what you have and why it is valuable to others. Together, Rebecca and MR practiced interviewing skills, especially mock interview sessions which helped MR gain confidence to explain and package her knowledge and experience in a professional manner. Referring to the WIAN programme as an excellent experience, MR has not been the only recipient of growth and development over the 7months of the programme. As a mentor, Rebecca’s ambition of becoming a line manager has been fulfilled. Mentoring MR provided the perfect opportunity for Rebecca to work one on one with someone from a more senior perspective. Since the program ended, Rebecca has secured a line manager role with Coffey (Tetra-Tech). Rebecca says, “I gained direct experience of mentoring which has set me up well for my new role as a line manager. I feel I have been able to give back to the industry and pass on information and tips which I wish I'd had access to as an undergraduate...” < BACK TO CASE STUDIES

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There is still much work to be done in the industry to address the historic and long-lasting impacts of racism, and we hope to see the conversation continue, and be followed with meaningful action. Continue on for more educational resources, and keep an eye out for announcements on how to get involved with us. Please note this page is continually updated, and the resources are for information purposes only, and should not be taken as expert or legal advice. anti-racism equality & inclusion. BOOK Race, Racism and Development Written by Kalpana Wilson, this book tackles the relationship between the global north and south, and highlights the racialisation of development issues such as human rights, ethnic conflict, public health, history and culture. PURCHASE HERE ARTICLE Why Race Matters in International Relations Opinion piece by Kelebogile Zvobgo and Meredith Loken on how western dominance and white privilege have gripped mainstream international relations theory. READ HERE LECTURE White optimism and the erasures of racism in global development Focusing on the silencing and erasures of matters of racism in the field of education and international development, and drawing on political theories of 'white ignorance', Dr Arathi Sriprakash from the University of Cambridge considers the extent to which the development industry uses 'white optimism ' to keep systems of racial domination in place. WATCH HERE OPINION PIECE We need to talk about racism in the aid sector In this opinion piece, Tindyebwa Agaba shines a light on the casual racism, implicit bias and discrimination humanitarian works face in the aid sector. READ HERE PODCAST Good Ancestor An interview series with change-makers & culture-shapers exploring what it means to be a good ancestor. Hosted by speaker, anti-racism educator, and New York Times bestselling author of Me and White Supremacy, Layla F. Saad. LISTEN HERE TED TALK Racial Identity 18 year old Joanne Nchimbi, a student at the American School of Brasilia, in a breath-taking talk, lays down in complete sincerity her experience understanding and manoeuvring around the idea of racial identity. WATCH HERE JOURNAL Is the International System Racist? In this essay, Katie Lockwood, demonstrates the ways in which the international system is racist, first tackling racism as a social construct forged by power, and how it manifests in the global economy, the international use of force, and supposed ‘humanitarian’ norms. READ HERE OPINION PIECE End volunteerism and the white saviour industrial complex Feminist writer Rosebell Kagumire spotlights the dangers of racialised power, white supremacy and patriarchal capitalism in the African context, and argues that while it may look different, the Black Lives Matter movement and anti-racism protests are an African struggle, too. READ HERE VIDEO How to be Anti-Racist in Aid The recent killing of George Floyd and subsequent #BlackLivesMatter protests in the US and globally have reinvigorated discussions about anti-Black racism in all parts of society. The global development and humanitarian aid sector has its own share of issues on racism that remains to be addressed. WATCH HERE OPINION PIECE Equity in the international development sector - we need more intravists Intravism involves internal efforts to change organizational structures. As a Nigerian-American woman climbing the ladder, Blessing Omakwu highlights where the sector needs to do more, and the wide ranging actors that will need to be involved to bring about lasting change. READ HERE Handout / Getty Images PODCAST About Race From the author behind the bestselling book, "Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race", comes a podcast that takes conversation a step further. Featuring key voices from the last few decades of anti-racist activism, About Race with Reni Eddo-Lodge looks at the recent history that led to the politics of today. LISTEN HERE Baz Ratner / Reuters ARTICLE Why Kenyans Are Protesting Police Brutality at Home and Abroad Political analyst and writer Nanjala Nyabola speaks on how the Black Lives Matter movement manifests on the African continent, and how the legacy of colonial violence is all too familiar in Kenya. READ HERE BLOG Perspectives on Development Sector Microagressions Bethel Tsegaye is a human rights advocate with over ten years of experience working in the development sector. She shines a light on experiences facing racism, gender discrimination and sexual harassment, and how the sector can do better. READ HERE ACTION PONTS 50 Actions Your Organisation can Take After Posing About BLM Actionable steps, processes and strategies organisations across sectors can implement. These steps were curated by Vanessa Douyon, a talent and strategy professional with 12+ years experience building talent systems. DOWNLOAD BOOK Race and Racism in International Relations Focusing on the theoretical and political legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois’s concept of the "colour line", this text exposes and critically re-articulates the central importance of race and racism in International Relations, and is essential reading for those interested in Postcolonial studies, race/racism in world politics and international relations theory. PURCHASE HERE REPORT Black workers face two of the most lethal preexisting conditions for coronavirus—racism and economic inequality READ HERE ARTICLE Why African Nations Support U.S. Anti-Racism Protesters Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Jendayi E. Frazer speaks on the U.S. protests following the police killing of George Floyd, and how this has spurred solidarity among many Africans, who have expressed widespread outrage against police brutality. Fredrik Lerneryd / Getty Images READ HERE REPORT Racial discrimination and the global economic downturn Racial discrimination in the world of work is on the increase in the aftermath of the global economic downturn, posing tough questions about policies that have been pursued over the past decade. Gary Humphreys reports. READ HERE TED TALK How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly toward them Our biases can be dangerous, even deadly — as we've seen in the cases of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and Eric Garner, in Staten Island, New York. Diversity advocate Verna Myers looks closely at some of the subconscious attitudes we hold toward out-groups. She makes a plea to all people: Acknowledge your biases. Then move toward, not away from, the groups that make you uncomfortable. In a funny, impassioned, important talk, she shows us how. WATCH HERE E-LEARNING Talking About Race Talking about race, although hard, is necessary. The Smithsonian and the National Museum of African American History & Culture have created interactive tools and guidance to empower your journey and inspire conversation. LEARN MORE ARTICLE Enough with the slogans and statements – it’s time for Europe and its institutions to uproot racism at all levels Critical reflections from Kékéli Kpognon, senior human rights programme officer at the Quaker Council for European Affairs, on how to tackle historical and structural racism in Europe. READ HERE Sovereign to Serf / Roger Sayles JOURNAL The Impact of White Supremacy on US Foreign Policy towards Africa This essay explores the intersection of race and class in domestic American politics and how that impacts decisions made by holders of power, i.e. donors and funding international aid work in Africa. Christopher Keith Johnson argues that America’s failure to confront its racial history, specifically white supremacy, will prevent it from making the most appropriate decisions about aid or policy relating to the continent. READ HERE JOURNAL Hidden in plain sight: racism in international relations theory This article by political scientist Errol Henderson, addresses the centrality of racism in international relations (IR) theory; specifically, in realism and liberalism, two of the most prominent paradigms of IR. It examines the extent to which these major paradigms of world politics are oriented by racist—primarily, white supremacist—precepts. READ HERE Getty Images E-LEARNING Civil Rights Movement The civil rights movement in the United States was a decades-long struggle by African Americans to end legalised racial inequality, and was led by famous names such as Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, the Little Rock Nine, the Black Panthers and others. Learn more about the long-lasting history with History.com. LEARN MORE