1. AGW Model United Nations
Advisors: Mrs. Churchill

2. United Nations Background
Founded in 1945 following WWII
193 Member States (countries)
Vatican City and Palestine are non-members, but may observe meetings

3. The Mission of the United Nations
Maintaining international peace and security
Developing friendly relations among nations
Promoting social progress, better standards of living, and human rights

4. Goals of the UN Peacekeeping Sustainable development
Environment and refugee protection
Disaster relief
Counter terrorism
Promote democracy
Human rights and gender equality
Disarmament
Conquer illiteracy, disease, and hunger
Clearing landmines
Economic and social development

5. What is Model UN?
Model UN is an academic simulation of the United Nations that aims to educate participants about civics, current events, effective communication, and globalization.
**We were the first public district in DE to participate.

6. What can you expect to accomplish at our meetings?
Research assigned countries (countries are assigned based on topic given)
Investigating international issues
Debating and Negotiating
Technical Writing
Conflict Resolution
Learn parliamentary procedures
Meet other students interested in international affairs

7. Why should I join Model UN?
If you are still interested in MUN after what you have seen thus far, here are some additional reasons to join:
You will meet and work with students that share similar interests
You will be able to compete against the other schools in the district
You can continue MUN in high school* and into college