Discover the fascinating human rights work carried out by language professionals at the UN and gain a glimpse into what it takes to work as an interpreter or a translator in this challenging, yet rewarding field.
Part one
The first part of the webinar, will be presented by experienced UN interpreter, Alama Barghout:
- Overview of the history of Human Rights at the UN
- Overview of main Human Rights mechanisms – Human Rights Council, Treaty Bodies and Special Procedures
- Human Rights in the field – country visits
- Interpretation in the booth vs interpretation in the field.
Part two
The second part of the webinar, will be presented by experienced UN translator and editor, Lyndsay Nash and will include:
- Structure of work for Treaty Bodies
- Documents to translate
The webinar will conclude with a short overview of the requirements of working for the UN, and more detailed information and resources will be shared with participants following the session.
Read about the speakers
Alma Barghout
