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"Uniting the Nations is encouraging young people to fulfil their potential. I am proud that with the help of partners such as UNA-UK, we are delivering our vision to use the power of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games to boost participation in citizenship education."
 Seb Coe, Chair of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games |
What is 'Uniting the Nations'?
‘Uniting the Nations’ is a national Model United Nations tournament for UK schools. The day-event will be a role-play simulation of a UN Security Council debate to agree a resolution on the Olympic Truce.
‘Uniting the Nations’ takes place on Saturday 10 March 2012. The tournament is open to pupils aged 14-19 from UK schools. School delegations can range in size from a minimum of 3 pupils to a maximum of 10. A teacher can accompany in a supporting role.
The timings of the event are as follows:
8.45 – 9.30: Registration
9.30 – 10.30: Opening Ceremony
4.30 – 5.30: Closing Ceremony
School delegations will be allocated countries they are to represent by UNA-UK. There will either be one or two pupils from a school representing a particular country. For example, if a school sends a delegation of 5 participants, this could work as two countries of two pupils and one country of one pupil.
The overall winning school delegation will win a trip to visit the United Nations in New York. The prize is for 3 pupils plus a teacher.
The tournament will be held at the global HQ of the United Nations International Maritime Organization in London.
How do I register my school?
The registration fee for the event is £30 per pupil (the teacher attends free-of-charge), minimum of three pupils per delegation. Places for ‘Uniting the Nations’ are strictly limited - there will be a maximum of 200 pupils taking part, who will be organised into a number of simultaneous Security Councils, in order to allow maximum participation.
THE EVENT IS NOW FULL. We are still registering schools to be on the reserves list since it is highly likely more places will become available closer to the event. We anticipate being able to accept a number of additional participants on 23 February 2012.
Applicants will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. Limited bursaries will be available to help support the travel costs of some delegations. For more information on bursary opportunities please email Hayley Richardson on richardson@una.org.uk.
No previous Model UN experience is necessary.
Join in and be a part of the 2012 Games.
Further information
Please click here for further information, or alternatively, please contact Hayley Richardson on richardson@una.org.uk, phone 020 7766 3454.
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'Uniting the Nations', Saturday 10 March 2012