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Posted by Sam McCurdy: The purpose of the Rotary Model United Nations Assembly (or MUNA, pronounced 'mew-na') is to encourage young people to learn about other countries and to develop an understanding of the workings of the United Nations. Rotary MUNA simulates the workings of the UN General Assembly right down to the Rules and Processes. Teams of two students from year 10, and (preferably) year 11, represent a nominated UN Member State. They are given topics well in advance. Resolutions are typically drawn from those passed through the General Assembly or the Security Council and cover issues such as Education, Environment, Health, Human Rights, Nuclear Proliferation, Poverty, and Terrorism, the role of Women in promoting Peace and Security, and World Peace. Delegates must research the topics and be able to express the views of the country that they are representing, not their own or Australia’s (unless they are the Australian Delegation!). Delegates are encouraged to wear an appropriate national costume and they have fun doing it. The objective is to encourage young people to learn respect and tolerance for people of all cultures, races, religions and nationalities. MUNA is all about building bridges of goodwill for world peace and understanding in the minds of our youth. This year, due to the COVID pandemic, the Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) Committee offered an alternative 5-minute video submission award, instead of the usual face-to-face event. Submissions closed on 17th September. The MUNA 2021 Video Submission Portal is now officially closed. 22 Video Submissions were submitted for evaluation, which is an exceptional effort by all those participants involved. Well done!!  
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