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- Njari Gitonga
Hometown
Nairobi, Kenya
Achievements
BA in Communication, Minor in International Studies - Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, Missouri
Received McCaleb Initiative for Peace Grant, performing field research at refugee camps in Northern Kenya in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, World Food Programme and CARE International
Coder, Cingranelli-Richards Human Rights dataset
Interned with Legal Aid of Western Missouri
The Morris Kallon defense case – human rights trial, Special Court for Sierra Leone
Africa Projects Coordinator, World Federation of United Nations Association, UN Headquarters
Academics
2nd year graduate student in the MA/MPA dual degree program
Graduate Assistant, Whitehead School Office of Internships and Career Development
Areas of Interest
International Law, Public Service: Leadership, Governance and Policy
Activities
African Students Association
SHU chapter of Amnesty International
International Students’ Liaison, Graduate Diplomacy Council
