New Zealand Schools' Delegation to THIMUN 2013

One of the (many) awesome things about attending NZ Model UN 2012 is you get the opportunity to apply to be a part of the New Zealand Schools' Delegation to THIMUN 2013. This year we are sending 22 students to attend The Hague International Model United Nations conference along with 4000 other students from around the world. Prior to the trip, the delegation will travel around Europe for a two week study tour,  visiting various Embassies, museums and generally learning more about how global politics works (as well as New Zealand's role in it). Prior to the trip you'll get to spend a weekend in Wellington training for the conference and getting to know your fellow delegates. Last year's delegation visited Hong Kong, Geneva, Paris, Berlin, Brussels, Amsterdam and The Hague.

Keen to find out more? We'll be hosting information sessions around the country with some of our Directors who'll be leading the trip. Keep an eye out on the UN Youth Facebook page, and on our website for more details. Otherwise, if you have any questions, please email the Director, Sarah Wilson at sarah.wilson@unyouth.org.nz. 

Applications close 27th June and the shortlisted applicants will be interviewed at NZ Model UN, with the delegation announced at the end of the conference. 

Documents Attached: 

2013_THIMUN_application.pdf

The Wellington Region is looking for a capable and enthusiastic coordinator and two committee members to organise the Wellington High Schools Model Security Council (WHSMSC) for 2012. 

 If you are interested please see the attached application form and send a completed form to scott.bickerton@unyouth.org.nz. 

 Registrations close Friday 18 May at 5pm. 

Documents Attached: 

WHSMSC Application Form 2012.docx

The AGM will be held at the University of Auckland Engineering School (20 Symonds St) from 3.00-5.00 this Sunday. 

Hope to see you there!

UN Youth New Zealand is looking for an enthusiastic, organised and reliable coordinator and committee to run Youth Declaration, a forum for high school students to have their say on their vision for New Zealand.

The conference will be held in April 2013 in Auckland. Applications are available now from www.unyouth.org.nz or find below. Applications close on 21 May 2012.

Documents Attached: 

Youth Declaration 2013 Coordinator and Committee Application.pdf

Youth Declaration 2013 Coordinator_Committee Media Release.pdf

Registrations for the NZ Model UN Teachers' Workshop 2012 are now open.

The workshop will be held on Saturday 7th of July 2012 at Victoria University of Wellington, Kelburn Campus in conjunction with our premier Model UN conference for high school students, NZ Model UN. Registration fees ($100) include dinner at a central Wellington restaurant after the workshop has been completed, providing an opportunity to network with other teachers attending.

Teachers will participate in three interactive workshops covering youth engagement, Model UN in the Classroom and preparing delegates for Model UN conferences. Information on the educational value of the Model UN programme is available here.  To greater enable teachers to implement the skills learnt at the workshop, teachers will also have the opportunity to observe delegates at NZ Model UN and engage with NGOs.  Please note that registrations for the Teachers’ Workshop and the NZ Model UN conference are independent of one another, and schools may choose to send attendees to both or only one of these events.

Please see the attached invitation for further information on the Workshop.  If you wish to register or have any further questions, please email dipti.manchanda@unyouth.org.nz.

Documents Attached: 

INVITATION Teachers' Workshop at NZ Model UN.pdf

The AGM is to be held at 3pm on 6 May at the University of Auckland. Please find attached the working papers. 

Documents Attached: 

2012 Working Papers AGM.pdf

“Ready for Peace, Resilience against War, Respect for Nations”

Auckland University Model UN (lovingly called UniMUN) is an invigorating opportunity for university students to learn about the United Nations, engage in problem solving and negotiations, improve their speaking and debating skills, and network with like-minded individuals. This serves as a fantastic opportunity for those interested in international relations and we welcome students from a diversity of study specialisations. Students with no experience of UN Youth events are welcome to attend and find out why "UniMUN" is the best.

Furthermore, it is about providing a platform for you to become a better global citizen, challenging each delegate to work with allies or keep their nations stance and diplomatically hold against those who oppose their country.

In times of both war and peace today’s world is faced with a plethora of insecurity. Therefore the UN is undertaking several initiatives to deal with the causes and effects of war and the issues of insecurity which plague us even in times of peace. This is done in the hope of preventing future strife and stopping current conflict. By working together on these issues we can create “a stronger UN for a better world.”

Registrations are here:

Delegates

Delegates for Special Committee

Conference Assistants (Notepassers, etc)

Facilitators/Directors

For those members wanting to vote for the members of the next National Executive and on constitutional amendments please fill out the proxy form that is attached. 

Documents Attached: 

2012 AGM PROXY VOTING FORM.docx

National Executive Nomination Blurbs.pdf

The Wellington Universities Model Security Council is back for 2012 brought to you by the Wellington Regional Council. This year promises to be just as full of debating, lobbying and socialising as ever so be there or be square!

This year the event will be held in the Legislative Chambers on Saturday the 12th of May. The event will run from 9:00am until 5:00pm. Feel free to enter as a team (or alone and be placed in a team.)

The theme this year is Daring Dictators looking particularly at autocracies in a modern context. Highly topical and exceedingly controversial, the theme promises heated debate and skillful negotiation.

Follow this link to register:

http://unyouth.org.nz/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=72

Can't wait to see you there!

Invite to all Otago Region Members:

The AGM for Otago will be held on Thursday 17th May at the Hunter Centre in Room G30 at 5.15pm for 5.30pm start

Expressions of interest are open from now until the Thursday 10th May 12pm. 

Proxy Voting Forms will be made available soon after, until Tuesday 15th May 5pm. [Proxy Forms will be a made avaliable via the website from Friday 11th May]

Please read the attachment for further instructions about the process of the AGM and the Regional Council roles up for election.

Be aware that this Regional Council term is only for 6 months, due to National changes we will be hosting another AGM in October (for which you are more than welcome to run again). This 6 month term is an ideal way for new members to get an understanding of the organisation and the region. 

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact Chelcie Lutton (Otago Region President): chelcie.lutton@unyouth.org.nz

I hope to see as many of you at the AGM as possible. I encourage as many of you to run and get involved with the Region. 

Kind Regards,

Documents Attached: 

AGM Letter 2012 May.docx