Mallory Minter (intern from June 6th to August 21st, 2012)
Mallory's internship was arranged through the partnership between Initiatives for Peace and Human Rights (iPeace) and Advocacy Project (AP).
Mallory Minter is a graduate student at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, where she specializes in International Conflict Resolution. In summer 2012, Mallory traveled to Rwanda to work with the non-profit, Initiatives for Peace and Human Rights (IPHR), in their endeavors to provide community members with access to justice services, promote non-violent conflict resolution, and equip local authorities with critical tools for effecting good governance.
The mass killings of the Rwandan Genocide in 1994 continue to affect the lives of those in Rwanda today. The country consistently makes daily strides in moving away from its history and towards a stable future of peace and coexistence. However, this future cannot occur on its own, which is why the work of IPHR is so valuable. IPHR works to ensure that individuals are aware of their human rights, that government leaders follow the principles of good governance, and that justice issues are resolved in a time-sensitive and non-violent manner. These services are crucial to empowering citizens to participate in a healthy State and in rethreading the social fabric of the country.
Prior to enrolling in The Fletcher School, Mallory completed her undergraduate education at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned degrees in International Relations (with a regional focus on Africa) and Public Policy Analysis. In her undergraduate years, Mallory spent a semester abroad in Tanzania, during which she was able to visit the beautiful country of Rwanda and scratch the surface of its history. Mallory has also served as an English tutor for refugees and Tanzanian natives, has worked in South Africa for a development consulting firm, and currently volunteers as a mediator in the Massachusetts Court System.
Mallory Minter is a graduate student at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, where she specializes in International Conflict Resolution. In summer 2012, Mallory traveled to Rwanda to work with the non-profit, Initiatives for Peace and Human Rights (IPHR), in their endeavors to provide community members with access to justice services, promote non-violent conflict resolution, and equip local authorities with critical tools for effecting good governance.
The mass killings of the Rwandan Genocide in 1994 continue to affect the lives of those in Rwanda today. The country consistently makes daily strides in moving away from its history and towards a stable future of peace and coexistence. However, this future cannot occur on its own, which is why the work of IPHR is so valuable. IPHR works to ensure that individuals are aware of their human rights, that government leaders follow the principles of good governance, and that justice issues are resolved in a time-sensitive and non-violent manner. These services are crucial to empowering citizens to participate in a healthy State and in rethreading the social fabric of the country.
Prior to enrolling in The Fletcher School, Mallory completed her undergraduate education at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned degrees in International Relations (with a regional focus on Africa) and Public Policy Analysis. In her undergraduate years, Mallory spent a semester abroad in Tanzania, during which she was able to visit the beautiful country of Rwanda and scratch the surface of its history. Mallory has also served as an English tutor for refugees and Tanzanian natives, has worked in South Africa for a development consulting firm, and currently volunteers as a mediator in the Massachusetts Court System.
