UNASA UCT

The inaugural issue included a groundbreaking interview with the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal of the Republic of South Africa, Justice Mandisa Maya.

The organization, aiming to inspire a culture of Global citizenship, wishes to use the university space to unite students from across the globe to exchange ideas, perceptions and experiences.

Model UN simulations are used as a tool to educate participants about international relations and the 2030 Agenda, while also promoting skills in diplomacy, research, public speaking and debate.

[6] Since then the South African School's Model UN (SASMUN) program has become an annual initiative organised by UNASA National with the support of its chapters in the Western Cape.

The campaigns and events run during Blue Week include the E-RACE IT campaign, primary Blue Week theme to create awareness on existing racism and issues surrounding racial discrimination; End Poverty Now Campaign, aimed to establish consciousness of ongoing poverty and encourage students to contribute to eradication of poverty; MDGs education day, one day in Blue Week dedicated to creating awareness about the MDGs amongst students; and a Human Rights seminar, a thought provoking discussion of the current trends in human rights.

UNASA UCT also organizes other events during the year including a pub quiz, tree planting days, UN career talks and movie screenings.

Daniel Hukamdad, UNASA UCT Chairperson speaking at UCT's Upper Campus in 2022
Daniel Hukamdad, UNASA UCT Chairperson for 2021/2022, speaking at the UNASA Express launch event at UCT's Upper Campus in 2022
School MUN 2011 conference in progress at Provincial Parliament in Cape Town
A marching band performs at the University of Cape Town during Blue Week