United Nations Association of Greater Boston

United Nations Association of Greater Boston is dedicated to building a strong multigenerational network of global citizens in the Boston area. We work hard to inform, inspire, and engage members of the community to engage with critical global issues central to the work and mission of the United Nations. Our services are divided into two main areas: The Model UN and our Community Programs. 

Model UN is a world-renowned program in which students role-play delegates representing member states of the United Nations. This is done through a simulation of UN committees and agencies, such as the Security Council or Human Rights Council debating current, relevant international topics. While participating in Model UN, students gain a multitude of 21st Century skills, that are not often practiced in a traditional classroom setting – public speaking, negotiation, and advanced critical thinking skills. Participating in Model UN challenges students in ways beyond the hurdles of international relations terminology and rigorous topic and country research. To engage, students must present speeches to a group of peers, incorporate the ideas of others into extemporaneous remarks, develop and write proposals, work in an unstructured environment to find allies, and use parliamentary procedure.

Our Community Programs  consist of a series of signature and community-wide events for our members and the general public. It also includes the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Action Corner and our SDG Community Building work.