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Press Releases UNA-Canada Launches International Model UN Conference 22 August 2002 - The United Nations Association in Canada [UNA-Canada] announced this morning the launch of Canada's first bilingual International Model United Nations conference for post-secondary level students. The Canadian International Model UN Conference [CANIMUN] will be held in Ottawa, from 12-15 March 2003. CANIMUN will assist first-hand in the creation of a generation of concerned and astute citizens, armed with well-developed critical thinking skills and the ability to approach problems and challenges through a solutions-based methodology. 'As an organization of committed global citizens, UNA-Canada is pleased to have the opportunity of developing and implementing this event for March 2003', said Steve Mason, Executive Director of UNA-Canada. A Model United Nations [MUN] is a conference that simulates the activities of the United Nations. Many high-level decision-makers, world leaders and corporate executives cite MUN as a formative experience that affected not only their career choices but also their worldviews. 'While these simulations assist students in understanding the intricacies of global challenges, they also underscore the potential for solutions through discussion, cooperation and compromise', explained Jeronimo De Miguel, Project Officer of the Model UN Programme at UNA-Canada. To learn more about CANIMUN, please visit the conference's website at www.canimun.org -30- Contact: Jeronimo De Miguel
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