United Nations Association of Greater Boston

Your Gateway to the United Nations and World Affairs


Special thanks to our many individual supporters and sponsors.

2009-2010 Sponsor
Education Programs

National Grid


The Cabot Family Charitable Trust
at the Boston Foundation


2010 Boston Invitational Model UN Conference
for High School and Middle School Students

Friday, March 19, 2010
Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Conference attendance is open to eligible public and charter schools in Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, Lynn, Revere, Malden, Somerville, and Everett.  Additional schools may be eligible to participate; contact Rachel Krebs for information.

Conference Logistics

Model UN Starter Kit
Schools who wish to can request a ‘Model UN Starter Kit’ with their registration for an additional $42 (plus shipping, if delivery is unavailable).  Kit includes a 3x5 foot UN Flag, a small table-top UN Flag (with stand), a wooden gavel and an electronic timer.

Conference Committees and Topics:

Committee

Topic

Security Council

Kashmir Conflict Between India and Pakistan

Disarmament and International Security Committee

Conflict Diamonds

Human Rights Council

Prisoner Treatment

Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee

Gender Equality

Economic and Social Council

Green Building and Sustainable Development

 


Handbooks

Resources


Fees


School Registration Fee: $40
Half of the fee ($20) will be returned if at least 80% of registered participants attend the conference.
OR
School Registration Fee w/ Starter Model UN Kit: $82
Conference attendance is open to eligible public and charter schools in Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, Lynn, Revere, Malden, Somerville, and Everett.  Additional schools may be eligible to participate; contact Rachel Krebs for information.

Deadlines
Registration Form & Fee Due: January 20, 2010
(Late registration: February 10, 2010 and late fee is an additional $15)
All administrative forms: March 5, 2010
Position Papers Due: March 12, 2010

For more information, please contact the Education staff:
Phone: (617) 482-4587
Email: education@unagb.org