This outside blog only reflects the opinions of its author. The postings do not reflect the views of the TYA or its organizers, TYN. It was posted to give potential participants and coordinators the opportunity to get a better sense of the week-long conference.
Daniel, a co-coordinator from the TYA 14 Gender Issues Working Group, keep a personal blog about
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Matt from ExCo and Pawel (Co-coordinator of ESD) posing during a break
Today participants worked on their projects and received feedback from their peers. TYN Executive Committee Member (TYN ExCo) Matt Gullo also visited each of the committees to speak a bit about the role of TYN and the opportunities available for those interested in becoming more involved in
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Day 3 of TYA 14
While THIMUN only had a half day at the World Forum, TYA participants and coordinators continued to work on their projects in the German School. In-between doing research in the computer lab and presenting their ideas to each other in their respective working group classrooms, TYA 14 President Emilie and Deputy President Akua visited each committee
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Founder of Left Right Think-Tank & Co-Founder of Hug Don’t Hate Speak at TYA 14
“Forge partnerships and share your vision” – Thom Woodroofe
Founder of Australia’s first youth, independent non-partisan think-tank, Left Right Think-Tank, Thom Woodroofe, spoke to TYA 14 participants about balancing school, life and youth activism this morning. In addition to reflecting on his personal
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David Williams & TYA 14 President, Emilie and Deputy Presidents, Akua & Marinos
This year David Williams gave an inspiring speech about the history of the THIMUN Youth Network and Youth Assembly. Read his entire speech below or download his speech here.
It is indeed both a pleasure and a privilege to be invited to speak to the
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