Mini Model United Nations featuring a United Nations Headquarters Tour. This program co-ed and includes the activities outline below. This is a day-program with parents being responsible for accommodations of those traveling to NYC to participate. 

Registration deadline: August 10, 2023

Schedule 

8:15am Arrival (405 E 42nd Street, NY NY 10017)

8:30am Check-in at UN Security Office

9:10am United Nations Headquarters Tour

              United Nations Headquarters' Exhibits

11:30am Lunch on site at Vienna Café

1pm Mini Model United Nations session (Students will receive MUN guide and assignments four weeks prior to the program)

5:30pm Dismissal (511 Lexington Avenue, NY NY 10017)

Group 1 is for students ages 9 to 11 and Group 2 is for students ages 12-16. Each group is strictly limited to 20 students.  For additional information contact us at +1 866-226-5911 extension 1, via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com. Looking for more events? View our 2023-2024 schedule at https://buytickets.at/girlsinpoliticsinitiative

Frequently Asked Questions and COVID-19 Protocols

Is the registration fee refundable? The registration fee is non-refundable unless the organizer cancels the session. If a participant is unable to attend a session a credit will be placed on file that may be used at any time for a future program. The credit does not expire.

Is this a partisan program or supported by a political party? No, the Girls in Politics Initiative is an independent organization that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting sessions. The curriculum is civic education.

Is financial aid available? Financial aid is available on a first come, first serve basis. Email finance@girlsinpolitics.com to for all financial aid inquiries.

Who are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women that currently or have previously worked in government or electoral politics. Our support staffers are current or former licensed teachers. Our instructors and support staff have criminal background checks and WWC cards.

COVID-19 Policy (Updated November 1, 2022)

To ensure the health and security of our participants, instructors and support staff, the Girls in Politics Initiative has implemented the following policy:

Everyday prevention measures (regardless of COVID-19 Community Level)

• COVID-19 screening testing for students and staff (vaccinated or unvaccinated); Rapid testing sufficient within 24 hours of the program start.
• Masking optional; GIP staff will be masked
• Staying home when sick
• Hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette for staff and students
• Optimizing indoor ventilation and air quality
• GIP staff will be cleaning and disinfecting workstations.

Enhanced prevention measures for High COVID-19 Community Levels

• COVID-19 vaccination
• Masks/respirators
• COVID-19 screening testing for students and staff (vaccinated or unvaccinated); Rapid testing sufficient within 24 hours of the program start.
• Staying home when sick
• Hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette
• Optimizing indoor ventilation and air quality
• GIP staff will be cleaning and disinfecting workstations.

Regardless of COVID-19 community level, we encourage everyone to respect the choice of others who wish to wear a mask.