In 1985, Burlington was declared a world community dedicated to international co-operation, i.e. mundialized, followed by the passing of bylaw 26-1986.
Burlington UN Sub-committee
The vision of the UN sub-committee is that Burlington is a place that is inclusive and fully engaged with its citizens. The mission is to bring citizens together, primarily through the youth, in a platform that can help inform and uphold the City of Burlington as a world community. This can include but is not limited to strengthening and supporting the development of high school Model UN clubs, providing leadership workshops, and delivering Model UN activities.
History of the UN and Model UN
The United Nations (UN) was established in 1945 with the drafting and signing of the UN Charter. This alliance of 51 countries was established following the end of World War II, in hopes that the commitment would prevent another world war. As of 2023, the UN is comprised of 193 Member States. The UN is a place where all the world’s nations can gather, discuss common problems, and find solutions that benefit all of humanity.
The Model UN initiative works to bring further understanding of how the United Nations operates, educates students on global issues (including the Sustainable Development Goals), and stimulate peace through diplomacy and cooperation. This is achieved typically through Model UN conferences which offer students a time to gather and work through scenarios with the goal of simulating the actual processes and operations of the UN.
Celebrating UN Day on Oct. 24
United Nations (UN) Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. With the ratification of this founding document by most of its signatories, the United Nations officially came into being. In 2016, the City of Burlington officially proclaimed Oct. 24 of each year as UN Day. Marking this day promotes global awareness and knowledge of the concept of nations working together in a global economy, and specifically of our current twinning relationships with Itabashi, Japan and Apeldoorn, the Netherlands.
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Events of the UN Sub-committee |
| On Oct. 24, 2023, the United Nations flag will be raised in front of the Burlingont City Hall. Join the UN Sub-committee along with distinguished guests, during the official flag raising ceremony being held between 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
| Shadi Salehian Memorial Model UN Leadership Award |
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In memory of Shadi Salehian, former Chair of the Burlington UN Sub-committee, we honour her contribution to our committee and the Burlington community through the Shadi Salehian Memorial Model UN Leadership Award. Shadi was a champion of the student members of Burlington’s UN Sub-committee, allowing them the space and opportunity to shape the direction of our committee’s initiatives. As a result of her commitment to our student members, the UN Sub-committee established this award to honour her work and dedication by continuing to support exceptional students in her name. Our intention is to award high school student(s) in Burlington who embody the ideals and vision of Model UN throughout their academic activities and extracurriculars, their leadership within the city of Burlington or their school community, and who are active participants in Model UN activities for 2+ years. Award selection criteria:
Application process:
The 2024 call for applications Shadi Salehian Memorial Model UN Leadership Award will begin in spring 2024. Please visit this page in early 2024 for further details. Please note: The award’s monetary amount will be contingent on the annual approval by the Mundialization Committee and Burlington City Council. |