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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 ,[object Object]
   Promote peace, human rights, equal and sustainable development and respect for the environment
   Comes to Singapore 3 times a yearModel UN Conferences ,[object Object]
  UPMUNC,[object Object]
Model United Nations http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2wHkmrMApI
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 Upcoming Projects  UNIFEM Talk  Monday 6th September 2010 International Movie Screenings (with SMU Film Society) Weekly Beginning  9thSeptember 2010

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UNSA-SMU info session

  • 1.
  • 2. 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
  • 3. 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.
  • 4.
  • 5.
  • 6. Promote peace, human rights, equal and sustainable development and respect for the environment
  • 7.
  • 8.
  • 9. Model United Nations http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2wHkmrMApI
  • 10. What is Model UN ? Simulation of United Nations Forum for discussion on world issues Highly professional form of debate and public speaking
  • 11. 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 !!
  • 12. 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)
  • 13. 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
  • 14. 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
  • 15. Selection Criteria Position Paper Research Spontaneity Rules and Procedure Attendance and participation in other UNSA activities
  • 16. Costs Covered Manipal MUN (India): Airfare and registration covered UPMUNC: Registration, PCF (upto $1,000)
  • 18. Upcoming Projects Upcoming Projects UNIFEM Talk Monday 6th September 2010 International Movie Screenings (with SMU Film Society) Weekly Beginning 9thSeptember 2010
  • 19. Upcoming Projects Pakistan Flood Relief Fundraising Project with UNHCR UNIFEM sex trafficking awareness concert October 2010 Project MAIA In collaboration with International Society of Justice Outreach seminar for empowerment of women
  • 20. Internship/Volunteer Opportunities UNIFEM Gala Dinner 8th October 2010 UNAS Christmas Gala Dinner 24th November 2010 Internships with UNAS/UNIFEM