An Extraordinary Experiential and Non-Partisan Learning Experience
For generations, Model UN has played an essential part in extracurricular activities for many high schoolers nationwide. It provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn about international affairs by acting as UN delegates who debate real-world conflicts and resolutions.
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WNY Students Take On the World’s Challenges by becoming “Diplomats for a Day”
Each year, about 900 students from over 40 local high schools register for the International Institute of Buffalo’s (IIB) annual Model United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where they address pressing issues in international relations by writing, debating, amending and voting on resolutions in committees that simulate those of the UN General Assembly.
As diplomats for the day, students learn about other countries’ national interests and foreign policies and gain a better understanding of global security, as well as economic, humanitarian, and environmental concerns that are critical to the future of our world. The event is the culmination of months of preparation, studying, and learning.
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Volunteer to be a Judge or Committee Leader for Model United Nations
Current or former professors, teachers, lawyers, and others with Model UN or international relations experience are welcome to judge students’ resolutions submissions before the event and/or adjudicate their performance during the debates on the day of Model UN.
Judge:
Before the event: Judge resolutions submitted by the participating students and pick the top three to be debated at each committee, or act as a judge during the debate and score the performance of the students (A training will be offered).
Committee Leaders:
If you have experience in Model UN, you can be part of one of the committee leaders’ team and act as the Chair, Vice Chair, or Rapporteur (A training will be offered).
Call (716) 883-1900 ext. 321 or contact mshogan@iibuff.org for more information.
Schools That Have Participated in the Model UN General Assembly Since 2006
- Alden High School
- Amherst High School
- American FLEX
- Barker High School
- Batavia High School
- Brockport High School
- Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart
- Buffalo Academy of Science
- Buffalo Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management
- Buffalo Academy Visual and Performing Arts
- Buffalo Seminary
- Burgard Vocational High School
- Canisius High School
- Cardinal O’Hara
- Christian Central Academy
- City Honors
- Cuba-Rushford Central School
- East Aurora High School
- East Community High School
- East High School – Erie, PA
- Eden High School
- Empire Home School Group
- Emerson School of Hospitality BPS #302
- Forestville Central High School
- Fredonia High School
- Frederick Law Olmsted High School
- Frontier High School
- Global Concepts Charter School
- Gow School
- Hamburg High School
- Holy Angels Academy
- Hutch Tech High School
- Immaculata Academy
- IPrep @ Grover
- Iroquois High School
- Kendall Junior/Senior High School
- Kenmore East High School
- Kenmore West High School
- Lackawanna High School
- Lafayette High School
- Lakeshore High School
- Lancaster High School
- Leonardo da Vinci High School
- Lewis J. Bennett High School of Innovative Technology
- Letchworth High School
- Lewiston Porter High School
- Lockport High School
- Middle Early College High School
- Mount Mercy Academy
- Mount St Mary’s
- Nardin Academy
- Newfane High School
- Niagara Wheatfield High School
- Nichols High School
- North Collins High School
- North Tonawanda High School
- Olean High School
- Oracle Charter School
- Orchard Park High School
- Palmyra Macedon High School
- Park School
- Research Lab High School
- Royalton-Hartland High School
- Saint Mary’s High School
- St. Francis High School
- St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute
- South Park High School
- Springville-Griffith Institute
- Starpoint High School
- Sweet Home High School
- Tapestry Charter
- West Seneca East High School
- West Seneca West High School
- Williamsville East
- Williamsville North High School
- Wilson High School
- Woodstock Day School
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Student Participation Again Sets New Record at Model United Nations Competition
Student Participation Again Sets New Record at Model United Nations Competition
Record-breaking Student Participation at Model United Nations Competition
Record-breaking Student Participation at Model United Nations Competition
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Record Number of WNY Students Participate in 2024 Model UN General Assembly
