About Ucl United Nations Association
Official UNA-UK Branch at University College London.
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Ucl United Nations Association Description
The UCLU Model United Nations society runs activities centred on the United Nations. These include simulations where a delegate represents a specific country's position in debates on a world issue. These can be as diverse as malaria prevention in the WHO to a no-fly zone in the Security Council. The ultimate aim is to pass a UN resolution addressing the topic. Through these activities we offer members great opportunities to hone their debating and negotiating skills through weekly training sessions. We also offer friendly (and sometimes exotic) socials, great speakers and the opportunity to travel around the UK and internationally.
This is not just a society for debating, but one for people interested in the United Nations and discussing international issues.
As a society we attend conferences all around the UK and the world, with notable trips being to Singapore, Vancouver, Oxford, Cambridge, Warwick and many more. Our society has won many awards including best small delegation in Nottingham and best delegation at NMUN, a conference based in the United Nations New York Headquarters. We heavily subsidize these trips and as a member we try to keep your costs and hassle as low as possible by booking accommodation and sorting your fees.
If you are interested in volunteering and teaching school students about international issues and the UN, we run a schools programme with the VSU. We currently work with four schools across London covering topics from human rights to security. Volunteers will receive special training from UCL and are reimbursed for their expenses.
We welcome both veteran MUNers and beginners! Meetings are held at the UCL campus on Tuesdays from 6-8pm, rooms will be confirmed closer to the start of term.
Any questions? Please contact us at ucl. modelun@gmail.com, we are happy to answer them : )
If you have questions about volunteering then contact volunteering. ucl. modelun@gmail.com there is also a volunteering Facebook group at www. facebook.com/groups /481987111842003 /
Please also check out and like our Facebook page at www. facebook.com/uclmunsoc and join our Facebook group at https://www. facebook.com/groups /212040008828233 / where we regularly update members on upcoming events.
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Dear Members,
Just a reminder that voting for positions of President and Treasurer is still open. The voting will close tomorrow at noon, so make sure to cast your vote by then ! You can read the manifestos of the candidates online or on our Facebook group.
You can vote by following this link :... http://studentsunionucl.org/…/clubs-and -societies-online-el…
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Dear Members,
Just a reminder that nominations for the positions of President and Treasurer close tomorrow at noon ! The voting for these positions will open on Monday 18th March 2019 at 12:00. You will be able to access the link to vote through here : https://studentsunionucl.org/…/clubs-an d-societies-online-e…
Please do not hesitate to message us if you have any questions ! We wish all the candidates the best of luck !
The AGM! This is where we shall elect the UCLMUN committee for next year! If you are interested in taking part, or even applying for a position, we urge you to attend this meeting!
Venezuela has been facing series hardships, ever since the election of Chavez, and has continued through to the current president, Maduro. Whilst much of the issues facing the Venezuelan people are domestically created, like economic mismanagement, there still exists issues caused by the international community. We appeal to delegates to try and solve this difficult issue.
Dear Members,
The time has come to elect the new UCLMUN Committee.
As mentioned in our previous emails, President and Treasurer position nominations are currently open online until the 15th of March so make sure your nomination is in before then!
... On the 19th of March we will be holding elections for all other positions:
Secretary, Head Training Officer, Deputy Training Officer, Secretary-General, Volunteering Officer, Conference Coordinator, Welfare Officer and Socials and Events Officer.
If you would like to nominate yourself for one of these positions we will start approving campaign posts on our Facebook group from today onwards.
As a reminder, you need to be a member of the Society to run for a position.
All job descriptions can be accessed here: https://docs.google.com/…/18wVz4DnANRtJ T0Vh3oG-0nL7l0Ktq1Uz…
If you have any other questions please get in touch via Facebook.
Good luck!
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The United Nations Security Council remains representative of the powers the established it. The nations of the UK, US, France, Russia, China retain their veto powers. In a day and age of the declining influence and power of European powers, and with rising powers within the developing world, is it time to change this outdated system?
We appeal to delegates to come up with a modernised solution.
This weekend our members had a great time serving on the Chairing team at ScotMUN.
Everyone did an excellent job in their respective committees.
Thank you to everyone who represented UCL MUN Soc:
... 1. Maria Slobodina [President] - Negotiations - Director 2. Svenja Chen - ECOSOS - Assistant Director 3. Claire Kang [Conference Coordinator] - NATO - Assistant Director 4. Henry Johnston-Ellis [Fresher's Rep] - DISEC - Assistant Director 5. Aditya Ramani [Treasurer] - Crisis - Backroom Staff
Thanks ScotMUN Secretariat for a fantastic conference!
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This past weekend, members of UCL MUN Society attended London International Model United Nations (LIMUN) with great success. The delegates had a stimulating few days of committee sessions and a great time at the evening socials as well.
We would like to thank all delegates who attended:
1. Henry Johnston-Ellis [Fresher’s Rep] - UNHCR - Diplomacy Award... 2. Nudhara Yusuf [Volunteering Officer] - UNESCO - Diplomacy Award 3. Gyubin Hwang - IFAD - Diplomacy Award 4. Chris Fl - The Lima Group 5. Diane Adrs - SOCHUM 6. Shreya Katwa - WHO 7. Iulia Vatau - UNHRC 8. Cedric Kong - SPECPOL 9. Joël Christoph - UNSC 10. Zong-you Chua - African Union
We would like to also thank all members who participated as members of the Chairing team:
1. Maria Slobodina [President] - Crisis - Assistant Director 2. Aditya Ramani [Treasurer] - Crisis - Backroom Staff 3. Simeon Onaji [Conference Coordinatoor] - IOPC Joint Session - Assistant Director
Congratulations to Aggelina Tsilimpari on her wonderful job as Under-Secretary-General Applications on the LIMUN Secretariat.
Finally, thanks again to Simeon for serving as Head Delegate (whilst chairing) and coordinating the delegation so well throughout the weekend.
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Brexit has been the most prevalent political issue, in the United Kingdom, for the last 2 years. The desire for most of the British population to leave the European Union, has resulted in numerous talks and negotiations about leaving deals, which would have an effect not just on the United Kingdom, but also much of Europe and the world.
We appeal to delegates to come to a better solution to Brexit.
Study Guide: https://docs.google.com/…/1IOFWgXvsK-5g 8HPolE3OBLW6KP…/edit…
For our week back from reading week, we will be returning to the Israel-Palestine conflict, with a focus on preparing for LIMUN!
This is a great opportunity to learn more about rules of procedure, as well as gain some great advice on resolution writing!
The Israel-Palestine conflict has been a serious problem for Middle-Eastern Geopolitics for decades. It has sparked numerous conflicts throughout its time, and has been at the forefront of some of the United Nation's many committees. We invite delegates to try an come to a peaceful solution to this conflict, as well as engage in some interesting debate.
A massive congratulations to our Treasurer, Aditya Ramani for his appointment as LIMUN High School Secretary-General.
We are confident that the passion and hard work he demonstrates as part of the UCLMUN committee will translate to LIMUN HS 2019 and lead to a fantastic conference!
Are you interested in taking part as staff for one of the biggest conferences in London? LIMUN staff applications are now open. Staff play a very important role in organising the conference, alongside the Chairs and the Secretariat. If any of you are interested in applying as staff for the LIMUN conference, do apply here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdNFM- cSimBnXFBU…/viewform…
Still thinking about whether to apply for UCLMUN 2019?
Been sitting on your hands, because you usually leave things till the last minute?
HERE'S A CLARION CALL FOR YOU TO SIGN UP NOW!!... https://mymun.com/muns/uclmun-2019
It's easy and quick to sign up. All documents will be published there as well!
Attached are some of the many reasons why UCLMUN 2019 will be your best decision of 2019
Conference page: https://www.facebook.com/uclmun/
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We are excited to announce the perfect training session to prepare you for participating in our annual conference. Even if you have missed out on previous sessions - we'll teach you everything you need to know during this special session.
In this last debate before our annual conference, we will have a more formal session where we will be covering moderated & unmoderated caucuses as well as more complex elements like resolution writing and amendments.
We hope to see you the...re!
If you haven't yet done so, apply for our conference here: https://mymun.com/muns/uclmun-2019
And here is the Study Guide from our amazing training officers: https://drive.google.com/…/1gWjCcFvNuU0 40JKqrhXSU7unP…/view…
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