6 September 2023 Migrants and Refugees The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Wednesday launched a new global campaign to rally support and firm commitments from nations to protect the rights of people fleeing conflict, violence and persecution. Hope Away from Home gets underway at a time of unprecedented, forced displacement. There are a staggering 110 million […]
Over two billion people around the world watched the Women’s World Cup Final in August, and tucked away on the left coast of the Tigris River in Mosul, Iraq, a group of teenage girls and their families scoured the internet to find streaming sites to catch the game. The screening was fuzzy, but the vision […]
16 August 2023 SDGs A Venezuelan woman has been talking about how she made a perilous journey across the Caribbean Sea to the tourist island of Curaçao and how she is now forced to live a secretive existence due to her illegal status. Genesis, not her real name, is one of more than seven million […]
9 August 2023 Human Rights As the world celebrates the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on Wednesday, the theme of “Indigenous youth as agents of change for self-determination” is taking centre stage at the United Nations. As many young Indigenous People are engaging in climate action, human rights and cultural conservation, the message from UN Secretary-General […]
The UN Association has a great volunteer role open on the Victoria Board. The Secretary role would suit a well organised person who also has an interest for international relations. The Board meets every fourth Thursday of the month in East Melbourne. Requirments for the position and how to apply are outlined here.
Here is the Chinese Consulate-General in Melbourne launching the Chinese language Model UN on Tuesday. The session was a successful day for Chinese language VCE students who showcased their impressive language and diplomacy skills!