We’re excited to announce that the UNAAV is partnering with Global Voices to bring a delegation of young fellows to the World Food Forum in Rome in October! We are thrilled to introduce Lucinda G., Laura Carniel, Danai Jedrzejczyk, and Malachai Clements as this year’s outstanding fellows. We’re inspired by their potential and are excited […]
By Eileen Travers It’s the season to take on global challenges, from forging a healthier planet to putting the brakes on nuclear weapons, as world leaders and leading experts land at UN Headquarters in New York in mid-September for the General Assembly’s annual High-Level Week to chart a path towards a better, safer, greener future for all. As […]
Below is a communique published by United Nations Association of Australia, orginally published here Heads of state and government, through the General Assembly of the UN, are taking action to safeguard the future for present and coming generations. Our Action We collaborated with the Initiative for Peacebuilding of Melbourne University and the ACT Chapter of […]
UN Photo/Rick Bajornas | A view of the Eduardo Kobra mural at UN Headquarters. By Conor Lennon Is there another way the world could be run? And in the face so much global turmoil, how can we make the future fairer? This September, a major event at UN Headquarters is being billed as once in a […]
After six languages, some 900 students, almost 100 schools across nine Model UNs over three weeks, UNAA Victoria has successfully facilitated the Language-specific Model UN season as part of our Global Education Program. With generous support from the Victorian Department of Education, VCE students were able to put their language skills to the test whilst […]
© UNICEF/Pun Young climate activists in Maldives highlight key messages, urging climate action. Young leaders from around the world are sharing their visions and actions to advance sustainable development at a three-day meeting that opened on Tuesday at UN Headquarters in New York. The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum provides a platform for young people […]