UNAA Victoria runs Model UNs in schools, universities and workplaces to actively train people in advocacy, debating and global thinking.
Each Model UN debates a topic related to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and develops a “new” UN resolution.
Topics
–Achieving Gender Equality: Empowering Women and Girls
–Asylum Seekers and Refugees: A Global Humanitarian Crisis
–Zero Hunger: Addressing Global Poverty and Universal Food Security
–Hear My Voice: Recognising the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
–Combating Climate Change: Committing to Global Action
–Planet Ocean: Protecting the World’s Oceans, Seas and Marine Resources
–Rewrite The Future: Quality Education For All
–Countering Global Terrorism: Addressing War, Conflict and International Security
–Sustainable Cities and Communities: Towards a Resilient Future
–A Responsibility to Protect: Preventing Mass Atrocity Crimes
–A Right to Freedom: Stopping Human Trafficking
–Enough is Enough: Ending Global Violence Against Women and Girls
–Fighting Back: The Global Response to Antimicrobial Resistance
–Wild for Life: Tackling illegal Wildlife Trade
A UNAAV Model UN is a full-day simulation of the UN General Assembly during which delegates step into the shoes of ambassadors from around the world and discuss contentious global issues – with the aim being to find the best possible solution through dialogue, negotiation and multilateral diplomacy.