Opening young eyes to the world

UN Youth Western  Australia, believing in the purposes and principles of the United Nations, aims to encourage young people to strive towards a greater understanding of global issues, and to educate them about the United Nations' structure, functions and future. UN Youth Western Australia is the WA division of a national network of young UN Youth Australia volunteers. UN Youth Western Australia activities are based firmly on a philosophy of best practice youth-for-youth leadership.

 

UN Youth Western Australia aims to develop students' skills in vital areas such as debating, negotiation, leadership, problem-solving and understanding of international affairs in an accessible and supportive environment. By encouraging young people to discuss and debate important issues amongst their peers and the broader community, and through facilitating the delivery of young peoples' opinions to government, UN Youth Western Australia gives voice to the concerns of young people. Ultimately, UN Youth Australia plays a dual role as an educational and advocacy body for Australia's young people.


  • Education Prospectus 2012 launched

  • Take a look at the UN Youth WA Education Prospectus for 2012 here


  • Evatt Trophy Competition

  • Registration for the 2012 Evatt Trophy Competition is now open for students in years 9, 10, 11, and 12.

    Evatt is a Model Security Council Competition with rounds held in Perth, Mandurah, Geraldton, and Bussleton. The competition is great fun and promotes the ability to work in a team, as well as fostering debating and negotiation skills, and the imparting of knowledge about current and relevant international affairs.

    Successful teams will get the chance to participate in the Final at Parliament House, and the four top teams from the Final are selected to attend the National Finals held in Brisbane in December.

    Availabilities in Evatt always fill up quickly so head to the Evatt page and get there first to scoop up the positions of the Permanent Five Member States and be a diplomat for a day!