The World Affairs Council of CT held its very first Model United Nations program in 1952 and since then thousands of individuals across the state have benefitted from it.
The 2018 Model United Nations conference gives students the opportunity to engage in debate over a wide range of topics that revolve around the theme of climate change. This year’s program introduces a new committee: The Historical Committee on the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. .
The participants will also travel to the UN Missions in NYC on October 25 to be briefed by the countries they have chosen to represent. The program culminates on November 30th and December 1st at the University of Hartford where Model United Nations delegates will be discussing : Fair Elections, Cryptocurrency, Feminization of Poverty, Sustainable Cities, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Mental Health, Children and Crime, and Cultural Repatriation and Compensation
Conference Dates:
Friday, November 30th: 2:30pm – 8:00pm
Saturday, December 1st: 9:15am – 2:00pm
Cost:
Program fee/UN Trip – $115.00/pp*
Program only – $75.00/pp
*Please speak to your adviser for payment options. Scholarships are available based on financial need. Additional charges may apply to cover the country fee.
