DEPARTMENT OF UNA & MUN
To promote collaborations between local United Nations Association (UNA) and Model United Nations (MUN) groups, providing a national discussion body to further development of UNAs, democratising MUNs whilst engaging and supporting students across the UK.
PURPOSE OF DEPARTMENT OF UNA & MUN
Firstly, to connect student and youth UNAs from across the United Kingdom, providing a national collaborative platform to share best practices, stimulate conversation and promote campaigns with the support of the wider UNA-UK network. Secondly, to democratise Model United Nations (MUN) and make it accessible to British and International young people in the UK. We aim to use MUN as a platform to educate youth on global governance and decision-making whilst providing them with the opportunity to actively participate in that process.
CURRENT PROJECTS
PRODUCE A MODEL UNITED NATIONS GUIDE
Designed specifically for youths by youths, this guide aims to give a proper understanding of MUN and allows small groups to establish MUN groups independently.
ESTABLISH A VIRTUAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS SCHOOL
Delivered virtually, this school teaches skills needed to conduct MUNs, including public speaking, debate, diplomacy, speech writing and research methodologies.
ORGANISE ANNUAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE
An international virtual conference for youths, a competition-like event where we work together to learn, challenge and enhance our worldview.
MEET OUR DIRECTOR OF UNA & MUN
Hana Shono (she/her)
Hana Shono is of Japanese/Malaysian-Indian descent from Goto, Nagasaki, Japan. She is currently working towards becoming a fully qualified lawyer with the goal to specialise in Intellectual Property, Media and Technology. Hana is also Chair of United Nations Association Scotland (UNAS), a civil society organisation working towards achieving the UN goals at grassroots levels and acts as Deputy-Chair of the United Nations Association UK Conference Committee.
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