Guelph International Conflict Observatory

A very special thank you to everyone who joined us for our first-ever general meeting! 🌐

We truly appreciated your enthusiasm and valuable insights. It was wonderful to hear your thoughts on what you’d like to see from GICO moving forward.

We’re excited to collaborate with you all! Stay tuned for more updates going forward.

Join us for a career night!

This even offers an excellent opportunity to connect with professionals, learn about diverse career options, and gain valuable insights into the political science field.

🗓️ November 19, 2024
⏰ 6:00PM - 7:30PM
📍 UC 332

This is your chance to discover where your degree can take you, we can't wait to see you!

Join us for the inaugural meeting of the Guelph International Conflict Observatory (GICO)—the first organization on campus dedicated to analyzing international issues and affairs! 🌍

Discover our mission, learn how you can get involved, and meet the executive team. As a brand-new initiative, this is your chance to be part of something innovative and help shape the conversation on global conflicts and solutions.

Whether you’re passionate about international relations or simply curious, we’d love to see you there!

RSVP by emailing: [email protected]

Dispatch #002

The four most significant security and geopolitical developments from this week.

Let the divine light of Diwali bring you peace, prosperity, and happiness. Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy and blessed time!

Breaking News: Israel defies US and bans UN agency for Palestinians. This move will affect millions in the Gaza Strip.

I strongly condemn the passage of legislation in the Israeli Knesset that forbids contact between the Israeli State and UNRWA.

If implemented, it will make it impossible for UNRWA to carry out its vital role across the region, including bringing humanitarian assistance to people in desperate need.

It breaches Israel’s obligations in international law. UNRWA saves lives. If it cannot carry out its mission, people will die.

UNRWA works on a mandate given to it by the United Nations. All member states should condemn the legislation, call on Israel to repeal it immediately and redouble their support to UNRWA and the Palestinian people.

It’s International Disarmament Week!

Take time to learn more about why disarmament is key to a safer, more peaceful world and how reducing weapons can make a lasting impact for future generations.

Introducing our 2024/2025 Executive and Admin Team! 🌐

Thank you so much to everyone who applied and for those who voted, your time was truly appreciated.

Dispatch #001

The four most significant security and geopolitical developments from this week.

Eid Al-Adha Mubarak 🌙✨🕊️

Today let’s celebrate the importance of peace, prosperity, and happiness across our communities!

Welcome to the Guelph International Conflict Observatory (GICO) at the University of Guelph.

The Guelph ICO offers opportunities to students to deepen their knowledge and connect with likeminded individuals, with a mission to foster a community of students who are well-informed, critically engaged, and proactive about international relations. The club seeks to create an inclusive environment where members can learn from one another and actively participate in meaningful discussion on international issues.

As we work to achieve our accreditation through Central Student Association we are so very thankful to the many wonderful people who have joined so far. If you are interested in joining GICO please check the linked Microsoft Teams page in our Instagram bio.

GICO wants to emphasize that ALL STUDENTS at the University of Guelph are welcome to join - this means any student in ANY MAJOR or DISCIPLINE is welcome.

GICO also wants to maintain that we are a safe space for all - and emphasizes that any bigotry or hatred of any-kind will not be tolerated, and we will comply fully with the University of Guelph’s student Code of Conduct, Human Rights Policy, and EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) commitments.

For any additional questions please feel free to send us a private message or contact us via our Microsoft Teams link in our Instagram bio.