Detailpage Vereniging voor de Verenigde Naties Youth
VVN Youth Ghent, the Ghent branch of the youth branch of the United Nations Association is an association by and for committed students. Through this page we will keep you informed about our activities and the most important UN - news.
Mission
We deal with international issues that are on the UN agenda, or should be on the UN agenda in our opinion. We also try to emphasise the importance of international cooperation in all our activities, the principles and tenets of the UN being an important guide.
General information
Do the United Nations, diplomacy and international politics appeal to you, and would you like to actively participate in our association? Then be sure to take a look at VVN Youth's facebook page or send an email to youth@vvn.be, or check out our website under the ‘chapters’ tab to discover more about how we work in your student city.
Future activities
No activity planned.
Past activities
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De Gruuten M-UN-YA QuizDec 11The Gruuten M-UN-YA QUIZ Do you consider yourself a real Quizzard or are you rather Quizzerable? To test your quiz knowledge, GentMUN and UNYA Ghent are joining forces. On Wednesday 11 December, our Gruuten M-UN-YA Quiz will take place at the Stadsbrouwerij Gruut. The doors will open at 7:00 P.M. and the quiz will start at 7:30 P.M.. So register your group (of 4 to 5 people) quickly via https://forms.gle/xeJ7w9XjgA2tN7dX6. Who knows, maybe your team will utter the memorable words ‘Veni Vidi Quizci’ at the end of the evening! See you then! GentMUN & UNYA Ghent 🇺🇳 >> 4 to 5 people (€15 / team) >> Wednesday 11 December (doors open: 7:00 P.M. - start quiz: 7:30 P.M.) >> Stadsbrouwerij Gruut (Rembert Dodoensdreef 1, 9000 Ghent) >> Registration and payment: https://forms.gle/xeJ7w9XjgA2tN7dX6 (one registration per group) (Do not hesitate to contact GentMUN or UNYA Ghent in case of questions or problems)
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UNYA Ghent visits the United Arab Emirates Embassy in Brussels!Dec 6Don't miss the chance to join us for an exclusive visit to the UAE Embassy in Brussels! 🗓 Date: Dec 6, 2024 🕚 Time: 11 AM – 2 PM 📍 Location: Franklin Rooseveltlaan 86, 1000 Brussels 🔒 Limited to 15 students! Register here: https://forms.gle/pJRKHq6JSp4Pfmes9 We are delighted to invite you to an exclusive visit to the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Brussels. This unique event offers an excellent opportunity to experience diplomacy in action and gain valuable insights into international relations between BE/EU and the UAE. You’ll also get a guided overview of the embassy's operations and have the chance to engage in an interactive Q&A session to deepen your understanding of international diplomacy. Important Information: Due to security protocols, participants must provide a valid identification document for the security check upon entry. Please ensure to arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow time for this process. Registration Details: Spaces for this visit are limited to 10-15 participants, so make sure to register soon! Registration is possible till is available until 4/12 or until all spots are filled. Spots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If you register but cannot attend, kindly inform us at ghent@unyaflanders.be so we can offer your spot to someone else. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the world of diplomacy and expand your network. We look forward to seeing you there!
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425 Days After October 7: Rights, Resistance, and Realities in Israel and PalestineDec 5Panel discussion - 425 Days After October 7: Rights, Resistance, and Realities in Israel and Palestine This lecture marks 425 days since the events of October 7, a date that significantly shaped the landscape of Israeli-Palestinian relations, igniting complex issues of human rights, political resistance, and the quest for justice across the region. Three experts invite you to engage openly, listen deeply, and reflect critically on the layers of history and the urgent issues at hand. Brigitte Herremans is a distinguished expert on Middle Eastern affairs, with extensive experience as a policy officer. Dries Lesage, Professor of Global Politics, possesses considerable expertise in international relations and Middle Eastern studies. Ludo Abicht is a highly regarded Belgian philosopher, publicist, and poet. In between each statement, you can engage with the experts and ask them your questions during an interactive Q&A session. >> When? 5 December, 7:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. >> Where? Auditorium 1 Jan Broeckx (Blandijnberg 2, 9000 Ghent) >> Registration link: https://forms.gle/vRbC1baXq3C7H25B9
Information
- Abbreviation
- vvny
- Parent
- Politiek en Filosofisch Konvent
- Website
- https://www.vvn.be/vvn/vvn-youth/
- vvny@student.ugent.be
- Legal entity
- Unincorporated association