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United Nations SocietyUniversity of New South Wales |
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About Us
The United Nations Society is a non-partisan society that aims to foster a diplomatic culture on campus and develop an appreciation for the United Nations and the work it does around the world. To achieve this aim, the Society does numerous things for our members. Continue reading for a brief outline of:
What is the UN Society
- A forum for discussion as part of our policy of non-partisanship we encourage and help provide members a forum to engage and freely and fairly discuss issues of world affairs and the UN.
- A place to learn we provide members with great opportunities not just to participate but also to learn from other members and executives and their experiences.
- A place to meet people your time at university should be all about meeting new and like-minded people. For those interested in global issues and the role of the UN in the world and our lives the UN Society provides an unparalleled opportunity to meet and network with other global citizens.
- A gateway of opportunities whether your interests lie in academics, politics or multilateral diplomacy the UN Society with its variety of opportunities to participate at all levels as well as links to other humanitarian societies and UN affiliates and agencies can provide members with rare opportunities for the future.
What do we do?
- Organise and send delegations to model United Nations conferences
- Provide logistical, training and financial support to our delegates
- Provide a forum for like-minded and interested individuals to discuss and debate relevant issues
- Run internal model UN conferences for members
- Host guest speakers on various UN related issues
- Host social events for members to facilitate discussion
- Operate a first-class website where members and non-members can obtain information
How to get Involved
- Become a member
- Come along to one of our many social events throughout the year
- Discuss your ideas and vision for the issues and the society
- Join a model UN delegation
- Volunteer for one our philanthropic projects
- Come to regular mini internal-Model UN conferences to learn and debate issues with fellow members
- Become a contributor to our website and other news services or volunteer to help out at our events
Things to Look Forward To
- Regular Mini Model United Nations for members
- Regular social events to meet and exchange ideas and the direction of the society
- Philanthropic initiatives aimed at raising awareness as well as resources for UN related programmes and causes
- Guest speakers
- Formal and informal general meetings to discuss issues and ideas
- Training and guidance for model UN conferences
- Organised delegations for model UN conferences in Australia and internationally
- A UNSW UN Society run annual MUN conference
- A vibrant website
- Unparalleled opportunity to get involved
- And much more
