Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA)
“MUNA was amazing and changed my life. After MUNA I was so inspired that instead of following science as a career, I went on to do international politics.” - Participant
MODEL UNITED NATIONS ASSEMBLY (MUNA)
Friday, 24 to 25 May 2024
Participants: Year 12 and 13 Students from Districts 9910 and 9920
Purpose:
MUNA simulates the working of the United Nations Assembly by having schools in teams of two or three Year 12 and 13 (Forms 6 and 7) students represent a participating UN country in debates on matters of world politics and social concern. Debates are held over a weekend from Friday morning to mid-afternoon Saturday.
Venue: Rosmini College, Takapuna
MUNA Goals:
1. To develop in students an awareness of the United Nations and the international situation of the countries of the world.
2. To enable students to improve their public speaking and debating skills.
3. To encourage students to make informed comments on world problems.
4. To encourage students to share their opinions and friendship with students from other schools.
Cost:
Cost per team is $275 per team of three students. This is usually split between the school and the Rotary club.
Timetable:
25 February - 1 March - Clubs liaise with their affiliated school(s)
3rd April - Final date for entry forms to be submitted.
Contacts:
- Contact email rotarymuna2023@gmail.com
Jan Malcolm (Downtown) 0274442151 janmalcolm1@gmail.com
The support team is drawn from Rotarians across a wide range of 9910 & 9920 Rotary clubs, plus members of Rotaract and past RYLA awardees.