UN Youth New Zealand

UN Youth New Zealand is the largest youth-for-youth charitable organisation in Aotearoa! Our mission is to inspire global citizens. We host events to engage rangatahi in the most pressing affairs of Aotearoa and the international community. Our mahi equips youth with the skills, knowledge and confidence to be engaged Kiwis. Annually, over 3,000 youth from Northland to Southland attend a UN Youth event. Our Regional Councils in Auckland, Canterbury, Otago and Wellington run a range of secondary and tertiary events throughout the year. Our National Committees organise three incredible events with fun workshops, committee sessions and outreach engagements for secondary students. Firstly, Aotearoa Youth Declaration is held in Auckland in April and focuses on assessing policies in Aotearoa. Secondly, NZ Model United Nations is held in Wellington in July and simulates committee sessions in the United Nations. Thirdly, NZ Model Parliament is held in Canterbury in September and simulate...