Model UN: Finding Peace and Security at the UN Security Council
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Join this model United Nations experience and become a country delegate for a session of intensive debates, negotiations and resolutions. Learners will gain a deep understanding of the UN, its purposes and principles, its workings and its challenges. The first two classes will engage learners in discussions as we learn the details of how the UN Security Council operates. Then, each learner will be assigned to represent a country within the Security Council during important negotiations to...
I am a human rights lawyer who has worked for over a decade for the United Nations specializing in war crimes. I have also taught this simulation both at the law school level and here on Outschool for over four years.
Homework Offered
There is necessary preparation between classes each week to effectively participate in class sessions.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
If requested, grades and assessments are available. All assignments must be completed in order to receive grade or assessment.Grades Offered
If requested, grades and assessments are available. All assignments must be completed in order to receive grade or assessment.
While the country scenario will involve an international conflict between two countries, the meeting and discussion will not involve details of war but rather will involve issues such as how to set up refugee camps or how to ensure that food and medical aid reach innocent civilians etc.
We will refer to the U.N. Charter during this class, as well as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
I am a human rights lawyer by profession and a university professor and mom by passion. I have my JD with a specialization in international law and completed my PhD in international law in 2023. I have travelled the world working for the UN as a...
Group Class
$120
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
60 min
Completed by 46 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
5-18 learners per class