The United Nations Youth Association of Australia (UNYA) is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation run entirely by youth, for youth. UNYA operates on both a national and divisional level, with an UNYA division in every Australian state and territory.

Operational for over...
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The United Nations Youth Association of Australia (UNYA) is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation run entirely by youth, for youth. UNYA operates on both a national and divisional level, with an UNYA division in every Australian state and territory.

Operational for over forty years, UNYA aims to increase youth awareness of the United Nations and international affairs, and in the process develop students’ skills in vital areas such as public speaking, debating, negotiating, leadership and problem-solving.

In a society in which young people are not well represented, the United Nations Youth Association of Australia is a significant voice for youth opinion. Moreover, the Association plays an important educational role in Australian society, and creates outstanding young leaders as an organisation both run for, and managed exclusively by, young people.

As the world becomes more interconnected and there is an ever increasing need for skilled leaders with a global perspective, the role of the Association can only grow as it continues to develop future leaders by broadening youth horizons.
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UNYA directly reaches thousands of school students across Australia each year, through its events which include speakers nights, conferences, model UN Security Council competitions and education programmes. UNYA also fosters international links, including through coordination of the role of...
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UNYA directly reaches thousands of school students across Australia each year, through its events which include speakers nights, conferences, model UN Security Council competitions and education programmes. UNYA also fosters international links, including through coordination of the role of Australia's representative to the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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