Three thousand high school students from all over the world will meet in downtown Boston, Massachusetts, in early 2018 for the traditional conference simulating the work of the United Nations. The conference has been held since 1953 and aims to provide insight into the workings of the United Nations and the dynamics of international relations by assuming the roles of UN representatives and members of other international bodies and national cabinets.
The students from Ábaco in São Bernardo do Campo will be representing Sweden and debating issues from fields as diverse as LGBT rights, a renegotiation of the Outer Space Treaty from 1967, and refugee rights, as well as the access to opioids and the development and distribution of pharmaceutical drugs.
Considering the complexity of the various topics to be discussed, a meeting was held at the Consulate with the students and their teacher in July. The students will now have a few intensive months to prepare and to look for sponsors of the trip to the USA. Should any company in the Swedish community be interested in helping these highly skilled students, you can either contact the Consulate or Colégio Ábaco directly.
