07 March 2010

Places are still avaliable!

To register a team please click here.

To find out more about the Hammarskjöld Trophy Competition click here.

 In 2010, UNYA WA will be running a Help Evening to introduce new delegates to the rules of procedure that will be used in the Model UN Debates, we will be giving helpful hints on how best to prepare and research, introduce all delegates to the judging process for the competition and answer any questions that you may have.

The help evening is compulsory for all first time participants competing in Metropolitan rounds.

The details of the help evening are...

 When: 6pm - 7.30pm Wednesday 17th March

Where: Weatherburn Lecture Theatre, UWA Crawley Campus (please click for a map)

Who: Hammarskjold Trophy Competition Delegates, Compulsory for first time participants.

Contact: For further information or if you have any queries, contact the HTC Convenor Harry Midalia on 0439 316 560 or \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

25 February 2010

Throughout March and April

For Years 10, 11 & 12

 

Get excited for UNYA WA’s 2010 Hammarskjöld Trophy Competition!

HTC is held annually for Year 10, 11 and 12 students. In teams of two, delegates represent a country on the United Nations Security Council and debate pertinent world issues from their nation’s point of view. Successful teams go through to the final at parliament house, and the winners and runners-up go on to compete in the national competition – the Evatt Trophy.

It will be held throughout March in April with 6 metropolitan rounds, the Mid-West Round in Geraldton, the South-West Round in Bunbury and the brand new Wheatbelt Round in Northam!

Delegates will gain skills in debating, public speaking, negotiation and teamwork. There is also the chance to win cash prizes in several categories! For more information, please download the participant guide from this page, go to the event page or contact HTC convenor Harry Midalia on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 0439 316 560.

 

For more information click here.

18 January 2010

"Global Change: Exploring the New World Order"

Friday 19th February to Sunday 21st February

For Years 10, 11 & 12

Get excited for UNYA WA’s 2010 State Conference!

State Conference is held annually for Year 10, 11 and 12 students and takes the form of a three-day camp. Over those three days, delegates participate in workshops, simulated UN debates, youth motions and social events!

It will be held over the weekend, from the 19^th to the 21^st of February.

Also coming this year will be the first ever Youth Motion Launch, held at UWA on the 26^th of February to officially launch and present the ideas and opinions of delegates to Government and the public.

The theme for the Conference this year is “Global Change: Exploring the New World Order”. Delegates will have the opportunity to explore the recent events and changes in global politics, such as the change of administration in the USA, the outcome of the Copenhagen Conference and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan! Delegates will also discuss issues of sovereignty, self-determination, social and cultural identity and  the environment.

For more information click here.

Register Here for State Conference 2010

25 October 2009

Register Here!

The next exciting event available to WA Secondary School students is a Day Forum. The Day Forum is open to Year 10 students and will be held from 9.00 AM to 3.00 PM on Friday, 20 November 2009 at Hew Roberts Lecture Theatre, Nedlands Campus, University of Western Australia.

Given the current high profile of Refugees and Asylum Seekers in both national media and politics and the importance of understanding of this issue, the Day Forum will focus on this issue. 

Delegates will be given the opportunity to hear from speakers on topics including what causes people to become refugees, the challenges they face and Australia’s approach to the issue. Small group workshops will then be conducted in which the delegates will have the opportunity to discuss the topic and share their opinions. The day forum is designed not only to educate students, but also to encourage them to speak their own mind and consider the opinions of others.

UNYA WA, as part of an UNYA National Policy drive, is developing a policy on the matter of Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Internally Displaced Persons. The policy will be developed by UNYA over the coming months through rigorous and wide ranging education and consultation with Western Australian youth. Delegates participating in this Day Forum will have the unique opportunity to contribute their opinions to this important document.

Included in the price of $15 per student is morning tea, lunch, and an invaluable opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with students from other schools.

Register Now!

Registration closes 5pm Wednesday 18th November

Teachers, to register up to ten students for the day forum, please complete our online registration form here.

Any enquiries you have should be directed to the Divisional President Mark Katsikandarakis at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 041 996 0574.

07 October 2009

Applications are now open for the 2010 Australian Youth Representative Position!

Each year since 1999 the United Nations Youth Association and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has chosen one young Australian to be the Youth Representative in Australia's delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

In 2010, this could be you!

The Australian Youth Representative is responsible for representing the views and interests of Australian young people to the United Nations.

The Australian Youth Representative will have the amazing opportunity to journey around Australia to further understand the depth and breadth of the opinions of young Australians, before travelling to the Australian Mission. Once in New York they will work in the UN as a fully accredited member of the Australian Delegation, working closely with Australian diplomatic personnel. They will also work with fellow Youth Representatives from other Member States to advance the youth agenda and meet with UN staff to formulate new projects for young people around the world!

Young Australians between the age of 15 and 24 are strongly encouraged to apply for this exciting position! Applications will close on the 2^nd of November, 2009.

For more information and to apply, go to www.unya.org.au/youthrep.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade reserves the right to withdraw the Youth Representative position at any time

To help promote the Youth Rep position this year UNYA WA will be holding an Information Session on the 22nd of October at  6pm. Venue TBA.

If you are at all interested in applying for the Youth Rep position or would simply like to find out more, please attend the information evening where UNYA WA members will be able to answer all your Youth Rep related questions.

If you have any questions please contact our media and communications officer, Zach on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it