ASPnet Projects: World Concerns and the Role of the United Nations System

World Agenda: The BBC’s International Journal. September/October 2005.

www.bbcworldservice.com

The issue looks into the question ‘Who runs your world?’ by investigating issues such as the balance of power and democracy as well as personal stories. Of particular interest is the article entitled ‘Millenium plus 5’ looking at the progress of the UN’ Millenium Development Goals. The article is a succinct 2 page account of the goals and what has been done so far including success stories and accounts of where the situation has worsened.

AMs in Schools pack. Building links between AMs and young people. By Michael Raftery.

Hansard Society, 40-43 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1JA

The action-packed booklet is intended for students, AMs and teachers. It is intended to help understand the role of AMs and how their decisions affect young people, the role of the National Assembly for Wales and how it works alongside the UK Parliament. The booklet is centred on organising AM’s visit to school and gives constructive suggestions around the purpose of the visit as well as fun facts and activities for students to think about and organise, such as quizzes and debates. The booklet is in English and Welsh.

MEPs in Schools pack. Building links between MEPs and young people. By Raji Hunjan.

Hansard Society, 40-43 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1JA

The booklet provides all necessary information needed to organise an MEP visit to schools and prepare students to discuss European issues. It is intended to show how MEPs represent UK citizens in the EU, how their role affects young people and the benefits of being an EU citizen. There are also activities aimed at understanding the UK’s role in Europe and how EU institutions work. The booklet includes information for MEPs, teachers and students on how to organise and prepare for the visit, including useful sources of information, fact sheets and suggested activities.

MPs in Schools pack. Building links between MPs and young people. By Raji Hunjan and Simon Wicks.

Hansard Society,40-43 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1JA

The booklet gives the information necessary for organising MP’s visit to school. It is intended to help understand the government structure, how decisions affect different people and young people in particular, the role of the MPs and the media. The booklet provides a suggested outline of MP’s visit and preparatory information for MPs, teachers and students. The pack includes many suggested activities and topical suggestions, such as the internet chatroom safety debate.

"Model United Nations" 

www.ukmun.org  

"Model United Nations with UNYSA"

http://www.unysa-uk.org/index.asp?pid=7