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National Module United Nations Conference

Students from Regent’s College recently attended the National Model United Nations Conference in New York.

The conference is the culmination of yearlong preparation with meetings, research, writing and fund-raising.

The Conference began with speeches in the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations by both Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon and H.E Dr. Srgjan Kerim, President of the 62nd Session of the General Assembly. The UN leader congratulated participants on arriving as student delegates and leaving as ambassadors representing the UN by building a better understanding of the organization at a crucial time. He also encouraged delegates to continue their support as a catalyst for change.

The delegation from Regent's College, led by Team Leader Assaad Khourchid attended representing the country of Swaziland. The students encountered their peers from around the world who shared their passion on issues like climate change and nonproliferation, debating proposals put forth to address these issues from the perspectives of diplomats of their assigned country.

The Regent’s College Ambassadors participated with enthusiasm in the various forums and caucuses and represented their College proudly. NMYN-NY 2008 brings more that 4,000 delegates from five continents to New York City each year. The conference focus includes more than 20 committees as well as a Security Council for unaffiliated delegates. This year its sponsor, the National Collegiate Conference Association (NCCA), celebrates 40 years of experiencebased educational programs that further the understanding of the United Nations and contemporary international problems.

For more details, visit: www.unimun.org