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Otago-Southland Model United Nations (OSMUN) is back for 2025! Featuring two days of public speaking, collaboration and problem solving, this is not an event to miss!
On the 29th and 30th of March at the Otago Business School, delegates will debate global issues from the perspective of their assigned country. Additionally, the conference will feature a series of problem-solving workshops. High schoolers from across the lower South Island are invited to attend to meet like minded youth, develop their diplomacy skills, and have fun!
We want to make OSMUN as accessible as possible for High School Students from across Otago and Southland. In recognition of the barriers that can prevent attendance at these types of events, scholarships are available to waive the conference fee.
If you have any questions about OSMUN or the participant application process, please contact our Vice President for High Schools, Callan Shanks, at [email protected].
WHAT IS UN YOUTH?
UN Youth is a non-profit organisation focused on providing civics education beyond traditional classrooms. We involve youth in critical national and international affairs through immersive workshops and conferences. We aim to inspire young New Zealanders to be active, global citizens. Global citizenship takes diverse forms, and UN Youth offers opportunities for delegates to develop their own active citizenship style.
Our work equips young people throughout Aotearoa to become informed, engaged, and critical New Zealanders, understanding their global context and the links between local and global scales. Annually, over 3000 young New Zealanders attend UN Youth events, run by more than 150 volunteers across the country - dedicating many hours to engaging youth and growing the organisation.