ABOUT THE EVENT
Step into the halls of diplomacy and tackle one of the modern world's most critical challenges at Otago-Southland Tertiary Model United Nations 2026, hosted on September 17th, 2026 at the Otago Business School (Room G.02).
Under this year’s theme, UN+ION, delegates will take on the role of member states to debate, negotiate, and champion labour rights on a global stage. Whether you are a seasoned Model UN veteran or trying diplomacy for the first time, UN+ION provides an opportunity to hone your negotiation, public speaking, and policy-drafting skills while engaging in collaborative debate with fellow tertiary students.
Event Date: 17th September 2026
Venue: Otago Business School, Room G.02 (Ground Floor, 60 Clyde Street)
Target Audience: Tertiary students across Otago and Southland
Focus Topic: Global Labour Rights & Workforce Justice
ABOUT UN YOUTH
UN Youth is a non-profit organisation that provides civics education outside the traditional classroom context. Through fun workshops and conferences, we engage youth in the most pressing affairs of their country and the international community. Our goal is to inspire young New Zealanders to be active, global citizens. Global citizenship exists in an incredibly diverse range of forms, and UN Youth provides opportunities for delegates to develop their own form of active citizenship. Throughout Aotearoa, our work equips young people to become informed, engaged, and critical New Zealanders who understand their global context and the connections between the local and the global. Annually, over 3000 young New Zealanders from Northland to Southland attend a UN Youth event, run by a body of over 150 volunteers across the country who dedicate many hours of their time to engaging young people and growing the organisation.