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SUMMARY:Model United Nations 2025
DESCRIPTION:The CTWAC Model United Nations brings together over 1\,100 Connecticut high school students to engage in debate and diplomacy\, preparing them to become our future leaders. \nThe Council’s MUN program is exclusively student-run\, offering students opportunities to take leadership positions and negotiate with peers. Students experience the inner workings of diplomacy as they tackle global controversies\, navigate crisis scenarios\, debate solutions\, and draft resolutions. Delegates also have the opportunity to travel to the UN Headquarters in New York\, meet diplomats from the countries they’ll represent\, and discuss timely issues with the policymakers currently working to solve them. \nThe World Affairs Council of Connecticut’s Model UN began in 1952 at Hartford Public High School and is now one of the largest and longest continuously running Model UN programs in the world. In its 73 years\, the program has impacted over 55\,000 students across Connecticut. \n\nLearn more about the CTWAC Model UN program and how to get involved here. \n\n\nParticipating Connecticut Schools\n \n\nSponsors\n \n \n  \nRoz & Alan Spier \n\nModel UN’s impact on the students: \n“I learned new skills every year I participated\, and though this was my last year with MUN\, the skills I’m walking away with are ones that I will carry with me forever.” \n“Through MUN\, I was able to craft my own opinions on our world’s pressing issues and work to create a resolution to solve them.” \n“Model UN gave me a place to learn more about the world\, while also giving me an outlet to better my public speaking skills and my research skills.” \n\nAbout the World Affairs Council of Connecticut \nThe World Affairs Council of Connecticut (CTWAC) is a non-profit\, non-partisan organization founded in 1924. Through community engagement and collaboration\, the World Affairs Council of Connecticut creates experiences that explore critical global issues and promote a greater understanding of the world. Learn more about what we do here and how you can get involved. You can also connect with us on Facebook\, Instagram\, LinkedIn and YouTube.
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/model-united-nations-2025/
LOCATION:University of Hartford\, 200 Bloomfield Ave\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117\, US
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SUMMARY:Model United Nations 2024
DESCRIPTION:The CTWAC Model United Nations brings together over 1\,000 Connecticut high school students to engage in debate and diplomacy\, preparing them to become our future leaders. \nThe Council’s MUN program is exclusively student-run\, offering students opportunities to take leadership positions and negotiate with peers. Students experience the inner workings of international policymaking as they tackle global issues and controversies\, navigate crisis scenarios\, debate solutions\, and draft resolutions. Delegates also have the opportunity to travel to New York to tour the United Nations Headquarters\, meet diplomats from the countries they’ll represent\, and discuss timely global issues with the policymakers currently working to solve them. \nThe World Affairs Council of Connecticut’s Model UN began in 1952 at Hartford Public High School and is now one of the largest and longest continuously running Model UN programs in the world. In its 72 years\, the program has impacted over 54\,000 students across Connecticut. \n\nLearn more about the CTWAC Model UN program and how to get involved here. \n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\n \n\nModel UN’s impact on the students: \n“I learned new skills every year I participated\, and though this was my last year with MUN\, the skills I’m walking away with are ones that I will carry with me forever.” \n“Through MUN\, I was able to craft my own opinions on our world’s pressing issues and work to create a resolution to solve them.” \n“Model UN gave me a place to learn more about the world\, while also giving me an outlet to better my public speaking skills and my research skills.” \n\nAbout the World Affairs Council of Connecticut \nThe World Affairs Council of Connecticut (CTWAC) is a non-profit\, non-partisan organization founded in 1924. Through community engagement and collaboration\, the World Affairs Council of Connecticut creates experiences that explore critical global issues and promote a greater understanding of the world. Learn more about what we do here and how you can get involved. You can also connect with us on Facebook\, Instagram\, LinkedIn and YouTube.
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/model-united-nations-2024/
LOCATION:University of Hartford\, 200 Bloomfield Ave\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117\, US
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SUMMARY:Model United Nations 2023
DESCRIPTION:CTWAC Model United Nations brings together over 1\,000 students from across Connecticut to engage with each other through debate and diplomacy\, preparing them to become future global leaders. \nThe Council’s MUN program is exclusively student-run\, offering students opportunities to take leadership positions and negotiate with peers. At #CTWACMUN\, students experience the inner workings of international policymaking as they tackle global issues and controversies\, navigate crisis scenarios\, debate solutions\, and draft resolutions. \nThrough the MUN program\, students have the opportunity to travel to New York to tour the United Nations Headquarters\, meet diplomats from the countries they are representing\, and discuss timely global issues with the policymakers who are currently working to solve them. \n\nLearn more about the World Affairs Council of Connecticut’s Model UN program and how to get involved here. \nSupport the 2023 Model United Nations
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/model-united-nations-2023/
LOCATION:University of Hartford\, 200 Bloomfield Ave\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117\, US
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SUMMARY:Model United Nations 2019
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for the CTWAC 2019 MUN Conference? Students from schools across Connecticut are already gearing up in preparation for our annual Model UN Conference in December. Check out some of the topics the delegates will be debating in their committees: \n\nBiological Warfare\nInternational Trade Relations\nHuman Trafficking\nPlastic Pollution\nIndustry 4.0\n\n  \nStay tuned as more committee topics are released! In the mean time\, be sure to check out our 2018 Model United Nations video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MwT8Y_JA38 \n 
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/model-united-nations-2019/
LOCATION:University of Hartford\, 200 Bloomfield Ave\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117\, US
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SUMMARY:World Affairs Council of CT Model United Nations 2018
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. . \nThe 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 \nConference Dates:  \nFriday\, November 30th: 2:30pm – 8:00pm \nSaturday\, December 1st: 9:15am – 2:00pm \nCost: \nProgram fee/UN Trip – $115.00/pp* \nProgram only – $75.00/pp \n*Please speak to your adviser for payment options. Scholarships are available based on financial need. Additional charges may apply to cover the country fee.
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/world-affairs-council-of-ct-model-united-nations-2018/
LOCATION:University of Hartford\, 200 Bloomfield Ave\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117\, US
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SUMMARY:Model United Nations Conference 2017
DESCRIPTION: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 benefited from it. \nThe 2017 Model United Nations conference gives students the opportunity to engage in debate over a wide range of topics that revolve around the theme: Security in a Shifting World. \nThe participants will also travel to the UN Missions in NYC on October 26 to be briefed by the countries they have chosen to represent. The program culminates on December 1 and 2 at the University of Hartford. \nConference Dates:  \nFriday\, December 1 | 2:30pm – 8:00pm \nSaturday\, December 2 | 9:15am – 2:00pm
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/model-united-nations-conference-2017/
LOCATION:University of Hartford\, 200 Bloomfield Ave\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161202T143000
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SUMMARY:World Affairs Council of CT Model United Nations 2016
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe 2016 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 World Food Programme. It also brings back the World Health Organization by popular demand. Climate change is an extremely pertinent issue that delegates will be tackling in a variety of different ways.\nThe participants will also travel to the UN Missions in NYC on October 27 to be briefed by the countries they have chosen to represent. The program culminates on December 2nd and 3rd at the University of Hartford where Model United Nations delegates will be discussing: The Future of Nuclear Power\, Building Low-Carbon Economies\, Climate Change and Environmental Refugees\, Sovereign Development vs. Collective Environmental Action\, Working Towards a Zero-Waste Future\, Global Health Crises and Climate Change\, and Climate Impacts on Food Security.\nConference Dates:\nFriday\, December 2nd 2:30pm – 8:00pm\nSaturday\, December 3rd: 9:15am – 2:00pm
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/world-affairs-council-of-ct-model-united-nations-2016/
LOCATION:University of Hartford\, 200 Bloomfield Ave\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117\, US
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SUMMARY:World Affairs Council Model UN 2014
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council’s 2014 Model United Nations kicks off highlighting the new Special Committee on Refugee Resettlement at our October 7 program ” Forced Out! From Conflict to Connecticut: The Story of Refugees in CT” at the University of Saint Joseph. Delegates will travel to the UN Missions in NYC on October 30 to be briefed by the countries they have chosen to represent\, and the program culminates on December 5-6 at the University of Hartford where Model United Nations delegates will be debating Cyber Terrorism\, Global Cap & Trade\, The Many Faces of Violence Against Women\, Wildlife Trafficking and Conservation\, and Refugee Resettlement.
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/world-affairs-council-model-un-2014/
LOCATION:University of Hartford\, 200 Bloomfield Ave\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117\, US
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