The United Nations

• Formally established on 24th Oct 1945

• Founded after WWII to:

–Maintain international peace and security

– Develop friendly relations among nations

– Promote social progress, better living standards

and human rights

Objectives

• To further the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) set out by the UNO

• Twofold purpose:–Raise awareness about the UNO’s

objectives–Fundraise for humanitarian assistance,

social development etc.

Past Events

Peaceboat• Japanese NGO• Promote peace, human rights, equal and sustainable development and respect for the environment• Comes to Singapore 3 times a year

Model UN Conferences

• NTU-MUN• UPMUNC

Model United Nations

What is Model UN ?

• Simulation of United Nations

• Forum for discussion on world issues

• Highly professional form of debate and public speaking

Why do YOU need to be a part of it ?

• Raise awareness among the youth• Gain a plethora of knowledge• Get an insight into the UN• Learn to Network

• ITS FUN !!

Model UN Conferences (AY 2010-11)

• Manipal University MUN (October)

• University of Pennsylvania MUN 2010

(November)• Harvard MUN 2011 (January)

• NTU MUN 2011 (January/February)

MUN 101

• Training Session for Model United Nations Conferences

• Saturday, September 11

• Topics Covered :– Rules and Procedure– Resolution Making– Research Guidelines– Model UN Strategy– Agenda briefing for Mock

MUN Session

Mock MUN

• Realistic Model UN committee simulation

• Saturday, September 18th

• Formal Wear required

• Rules and Procedure Followed

• Agenda from MUN101 to be covered

• Selections for conferences to be made based on this

Selection Criteria

• Position Paper

• Research

• Spontaneity

• Rules and Procedure

• Attendance and participation in other UNSA

activities

Costs Covered

• Manipal MUN (India): Airfare and

registration covered

• UPMUNC: Registration, PCF (upto

$1,000)

Community Service

Upcoming Projects

• UNIFEM Talk– Monday 6th September 2010

• International Movie Screenings (with SMU Film Society)– Weekly– Beginning 9th September 2010

Upcoming Projects

Upcoming Projects

• Pakistan Flood Relief– Fundraising Project with

UNHCR• UNIFEM sex trafficking awareness

concert– October 2010

Project MAIAIn collaboration with International Society of JusticeOutreach seminar for empowerment of women

Internship/Volunteer Opportunities

• UNIFEM Gala Dinner–8th October 2010

• UNAS Christmas Gala Dinner–24th November 2010

• Internships with UNAS/UNIFEM