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The Junior
United Nations Assembly (JUNA) is a student-run model United
Nations Assembly for Alabama students in grades 6,7, and 8.
For the past 15 years, JUNA has increased awareness of
worldwide issues, demonstrated how the U.N. works, and
emphasized the importance of diplomacy and problem solving
among nations. More than 1700 students from 50 schools have
participated. The two-day event includes a parade of
nations, opening assembly, committee meetings, and General
Assembly meetings in which resolutions are presented,
discussed and voted upon. JUNA ends with a reception
where awards are given and students' accomplishments are
celebrated.
Each delegation, composed of
4-7 students, represents a different nation of their
choosing (depending on availability). Guided by their
teacher sponsor, students research their nation, identify a
problem or issue in that country or elsewhere in the world,
and write a resolution that proposes a solution to the
issue. Resolutions are presented first in committees. Upon
committee passage, resolutions are presented in General
Assembly where delegates discuss, question and vote just as
they do in the real United Nations.
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Students wear the native dress
of their country and make a flag to use for recognition in
the General Assembly. JUNA develops skills in public
speaking, critical thinking, teamwork and leadership.
Students in grades 7-9 will serve as Secretary General,
vice presidents, clerks, security council monitors and
committee chairmen. One measure of JUNA's popularity is the
number of students who return for second and third years at
JUNA and then serve as officers. The problem solving and
leadership skills that students learn at JUNA are skills that
they can use for a lifetime.
JUNA Etiquette - Things to remember
Useful and Interesting Links
JUNA Mini-Grants
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