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This Giving Tuesday, consider giving to American Model United Nations International! We are a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization focused on bringing global perspectives to future leaders through an educational simulation of the United Nations.
Please visit our Donate page to make a one-time or monthly contribution. We suggest starting with $19.89 in honor of the year we were founded!
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Thank you to all of our AMUN 2023 participants and congratulations to our award winners! We sincerely appreciate your time and dedication to diplomacy in your preparations for and throughout Conference.
Don't forget to fill out your Conference Survey! Physical copies are available at your dais, or you can also submit your response on the AMUN website! amun.org/surveys/
#AMUN2023 #AMUNSurvey
As a virtual simulation, HRC has been incredibly successful at creating substantive resolutions in order to combat worsening sanitary conditions in collaboration with organizations like the World Health Organization and Doctors Without Borders. (1/3)
Additionally, another resolution endeavored to ban underage marriage, and requested party members to support enforcement of these laws locally. This body supports education around forced marriage particularly for women and girls, to reduce the commodification of girls… (2/3)
by increasing opportunities for them in the workforce with protections including anti-harassment policies in workplaces. Consensus was reached and diplomacy won the day.
#AMUN2023 #HumanRightsCouncil (3/3)
Read the Latest AMUN Chronicle Article!
“The ECA Emphasizes STEM Education and Sound Infrastructure as Imperative for the Development of Women Entrepreneurs” amun.org/the-eca-emphasizes-…
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) heard oral arguments from four interested Member States (Italy, Marshall Islands, Netherlands, and Qatar) on the Advisory Opinion: Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons.
The ICJ Justices are in a closed session for deliberation prior to delivering their opinion on the Advisory Opinion at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow morning (21 November).
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The Commission on Development and Population has been working diligently discussing sustainable cities and human mobility.
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Read the Latest AMUN Chronicle Article! “ITU: Bridging the Gap through Broadband Access” amun.org/itu-bridging-the-ga…
Don't forget to spend some time at the Graduate School and Career Expo out on the Ballroom Level between now and 1:30 p.m. There are representatives from a variety of graduate schools who are excited to talk to you about continuing your education.
Reply to let us know which schools you enjoyed talking to most!
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Read the Latest AMUN Chronicle Article!
“GA1 Debate Goals on Biological Weapons: Forbid, Strengthen Supervision or Unblock Trading” amun.org/ga1-debate-goals-on…
After initially being snubbed by the Council, the Historical Security Council of 2023 was paid a visit by Colin Powell to address the situation in Iraq.
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Some Member States of the General Assembly Plenary, including the representative at the podium from Philippines, hosted a Press Conference in the Mayfair room this afternoon to discuss recovery of cultural artifacts.
Speak with the Rapporteurs or IPD Reporter in your simulation to schedule a Press Conference for yourself!
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