UN Youth Queensland is a divisional body of UN Youth Australia - a national youth-led educational organisation focused on upholding the purposes and principles of the United Nations. We are run entirely by young people, for young people.

The organisation encourages young people to strive towards a greater understanding of global issues, and educates them about the United Nations' structure, functions and future. Further, UN Youth Australia aims to develop students' skills in vital areas such as debating, negotiation, leadership, problem-solving and understanding of international affairs in an accessible and supportive environment.

By encouraging young people to discuss and debate important issues amongst their peers and the broader community, UN Youth Australia gives voice to the concerns of young people. 

 

UN Youth Queensland run several activities each year including:

1. Youth Conferences

2. Model UN Style Debating Competitions and Events

3. Overseas Travel

 4. Workshops in Schools

5. Regional Events

6. School Ambassadors Program

7. Public Speaking Competitions

 

There are also many national oppontunities for students organized by the national body, UN Youth Australia. For more information please see the UN Youth Australia website. 

UN Youth Queensland has something for everyone. Whether you are a high school student, university student or teacher, there are ways for you to get involved with UN Youth Queensland. If you would like more information about how you or your school can be involved please email qldvpcomms@unyouth.org.au.

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  • Welcome new Executive for 2012/13

  • Sunday 13th May was the UN Youth Queensland Annual General Meeting. We said a massive thank you and goodbye to our 2011/2012 Executive, and welcomed in a new Exec for 2012/2013. Special thanks to outgoing President Gemma Renton for an amazing year! We also said goodbye to outgoing VP Education Rebecca Conrick and outgoing VP Administration Jake Sullivan who have both been incredible. VP Comms Amy Cash and VP Membership Mitch Cassels are both sticking around for another term. 

    Welcome to the new Executive! 

    President: Laura Forman

    Vice President Education: James Cummins

    Vice President Communications: Amy Cash

    Vice President Membership: Mitchel CasselsNew Page

    Vice President Administration: Grant Duthie

    Education Officer: Joshua Appleton-Miles

    School Ambassador's Program Officer: Martika Palmer

    Communications Officer: Roselle Forman

    Youth Representative Liaison Officer: Tasman Bain

     

    We are looking forward to a great year ahead. 


  • Queensland Evatt Rounds Completed

  • All Queensland rounds of the Evatt Trophy Competition have been completed! 2012 saw rounds held in Townsville, Mackay, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. A huge congratulations to all teams who entered. The quality of debate was very high and you all did a great job. Special thanks to Convener Liam Thomas for organizing a great competition. 

    We are all really excited for the Evatt State Final coming up soon!