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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Wilson Center! Today, and every day, we are thankful for the scholars, staff, interns, leadership, and supporters who make up our incredible Wilson Center community! The Wilson Center will be closed for the holiday today, November 28, and tomorrow, November 29.

"Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in early 2022, no aspect of life in Ukraine remains unaffected.?More than?35,000?civilians have been killed or injured, and 3.7 million Ukrainians are displaced?in their own country, with families, homes, education, and?careers shattered," write Matthew Stearns and Claire Whitney of International Medical Corps. Since the Russian invasion, the relief and recovery organization has worked to integrate mental health and psychosocial support services into their broader humanitarian efforts. This approach is essential in a society were seeking mental health assistance often carries a stigma, and where mental health crisis is profound, with approximately one-third of the population grappling with mental health issues that will persist long after the conflict ends. “Even if the conflict were to end tomorrow, Ukraine’s complex mental health needs would continue to develop and change for many years, as veterans and displaced people return home, and the country embarks on its recovery," But there is hope. In their essay, Stearns and Whitney discuss the critical changes taking place within Ukraine’s mental health system.? “Though reforms to the mental health system had been planned for years, the COVID-19 pandemic and the full-scale invasion accelerated the urgency, and the country is making unprecedented progress.” Read more about their work and its implications for the future of mental health in Ukraine in the fall ‘24 issue of the Wilson Quarterly: Confronting Unprecedented Humanitarian Needs.?? #HumanitarianAid #MentalHealth #Ukraine https://lnkd.in/gWfN3HuK

#Fellowship Opportunity | Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Martin J. Sherwin Fellowship, an opportunity for emerging scholars in any field of nuclear history. Competitively selected junior researchers (post-doc/recent PhD/junior faculty) will receive a three to six-month residential fellowship to conduct independent research at the Wilson Center and in the Washington DC area. The deadline to apply is November 30. Learn more here ?? https://buff.ly/43bryYw

The Wahba Institute is looking for a talented foreign policy scholar to help us shape conversations and inspire meaningful action to strengthen infrastructure, and energy as part of American economic and global leadership.

As humanitarian crises continue to grow, the risks faced by women and newborns are increasingly alarming. In this feature, Sarah Barnes, MPH of the Wilson Center | Maternal Health Initiative engages with maternal and newborn health experts from the Inter-Agency Working Group on Reproductive Health in Crises to uncover what aspects of care require more focus in humanitarian emergencies.?? ? Contributors include Jihan Salad and Claudia Donkor from United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Dr. Mushtaq Khan of the International Rescue Committee, Deborah Denis, Hani Rukh-E-Qamar, midwife Harriet Ruysen, and Rondi Anderson of Project HOPE. They discuss the often misunderstood and under-researched areas of maternal and newborn health. Together, they shed light on the urgent need for tailored responses to protect the most vulnerable during crises.?? ? Read more in the fall ‘24 issue of the Wilson Quarterly: Confronting Unprecedented Humanitarian Needs.?? #HumanitarianAid #MaternalNewbornHealth #RMNH https://lnkd.in/gcwXR3_7?

This holiday season, the Wilson Center | Canada Institute is asking for students to apply for our Spring 2025 internship cohort! Eligible candidates are: ?? Current students or recent graduates ?? Located in Washington, DC and able to work in person ? Authorized to work in the United States ???????? Demonstrably interested in Canada-US relations If you fit the description above, wrap your application package with a bow and deliver it to us by 11:59pm on Friday, November 29. More details in the link below. https://lnkd.in/eugba32k

Both the Indo-Pacific Program and the Korea Center are currently taking applications for our Spring 2025 internships! Enjoy DC in the springtime with us. The Indo-Pacific Program's deadline is Nov. 25th - https://lnkd.in/ef465T_u The Korea Center is accepting applications until December 16th - https://lnkd.in/ewfy6NNv #Opportunity #PaidInternship #Internship

?? Application Now Open | Agents of Change Youth Fellowship Wilson Center | Middle East Program and Wilson Center | Environmental Change and Security Program are pleased to announce a call for applications for the “Agents of Change Youth Fellowship.” The ACYF Fellowship is an opportunity for emerging leaders from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to advance their careers at the intersection of climate change, water, and security. recognizing the importance of addressing water-related challenges in the MENA region and the potential for its youth to meaningfully shape action on water and climate change, this year’s theme will focus on how to address water-related challenges in the region. As a fellow, you will get the chance to hear from leading experts in the water, climate, and security fields, build technical research and writing skills, and conduct original research on a topic of their choosing. Learn how to apply today on the fellowship webpage?? https://buff.ly/49FxHi2

Apply now for the next class of Wilson China Fellows! The deadline is approaching fast. https://lnkd.in/ekJvCUMq #WilsonSmart #Opportunity