Uganda: UN human rights chief deplores ‘excessive’ use of force by authorities
01 May 2011
The United Nations human rights chief today urged Ugandan authorities to immediate halt the use of “excessive” force against opposition politicians and protesters, saying it was only fuelling the crisis in the African nation, where at least eight people have been killed and hundreds of others injured in recent weeks.
FINAL CALL FOR NOMINATIONS, WED AWARDS ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL 5PM TUESDAY 10 MAY!
05 May 2011
Finalists Announced: UNAA World Environment Day Awards 2011
19 May 2011
The United Nations Association of Australia today announces the finalists in this year’s national World Environment Day Awards.
Media Release of the 2011 Finalists can be found here. Winners will be announced at the Awards Presentation Dinner, Melbourne, Friday 3 June with host, Mark Davis, Presenter, SBS Dateline.
Welcoming extension of Nepalese parliament, Ban urges progress on constitution
29 May 2011
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday welcomed the agreement reached by the parties in Nepal to extend the Constituent Assembly, which was tasked with adopting a new constitution by 28 May, and the reaffirmation of their commitment to complete the peace process.
Charges against recently arrested fugitives must expose sexual crimes – UN envoy
30 May 2011
Welcoming the recent arrests of two men long sought for their roles in the Balkans conflicts and the Rwandan genocide, a top United Nations official today stressed the need to ensure that the crimes of sexual violence they both stand accused of are exposed in the legal process under way.
Application deadline for GMUN delegates extended to 31 May
30 May 2011
If you are interested in becoming a GMUN delegate but have not yet submitted you application, you now have until 31 May to do so. Please visit the Delegates section of the website for more information on how to apply.
New eligibility requirements
Please note that university students between the ages of 18 to 26 are now eligible to apply to become a GMUN official or delegate. In previous years the age limit was 24. This will give more university students an opportunity to participate in this uniqe experience.
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