For Immediate Release September 12, 2011 Media Contact: Kaitlin Hasseler; w: 617-482-4587

BOSTON-AREA NON-PROFIT LAUNCHES GLOBAL EDUCATION CAMPAIGN

United Nations Association of Greater Boston kicks off a campaign to educate local students in global affairs and engagement in celebration of the UNs 66th anniversary

BOSTON, MA Sept 12, 2011 As world leaders prepare to gather for the United Nations General Assemblys opening session, the United Nation Association of Greater Boston (UNAGB) launched their brand new 66 for 66 Campaign. In connection with the opening of the 66th session of the General Assembly and in honor of the 66th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, this campaign focuses on providing 66 Boston-area high school students the unique opportunity to step into the shoes of diplomats at the annual UN Day Model UN Simulation at the Massachusetts State House on October 24. Now more than ever we need to invest in and nurture the next generation of global leaders says Jennifer Irizarry, Education Director at UNA-GB. Unfortunately, too many urban students do not have access to the life-changing resources offered through Model UN, so this campaign allows us to offer more students an opportunity to broaden their perspective, engage in international issues, and build skills that will be critical for college and workplace success. UNA-GBs Model UN program is a college-preparatory program that exposes public school students to the work of the United Nations, the tenets of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and topics such as international economics, development and sustainability, while building leadership and negotiation skills, critical reading and writing ability, and public speaking prowess. The cost to support one students participation in a Model UN simulation is $50, so the 66 for 66 Campaigns total goal is to raise $3,300 to serve 66 students. The campaign will run up through Monday, October 24, when dozens of Boston-area public school students will come together at the Massachusetts State House in honor of the 66th anniversary of the UN to solve a critical issue in international development. Students representing diverse nations such as Afghanistan, Paraguay, and South Africa will participate in a Model UN simulation to debate solutions to gender inequality and answer the question: Why do global inequalities for women in education and employment persist and what can be done about it? To learn more about and to support the 66 for 66 Campaign, please visit http://ow.ly/6sdrB. ###
About the United Nations General Assembly: The opening day of the UNs General Assembly will convene at the UN Headquarters in New York at 3 p.m. EST The General Assembly is the main deliberative body of

the UN and is entrusted to make decisions on important questions such as admission of new members and budgetary matters. Topics covered in this years General Assembly agenda include promotion of sustained economic growth and sustainable development, promotion of human rights, effective coordination of humanitarian assistance efforts, the promotion of justice and international law, and several other issues.

The United Nations Association of Greater Boston (UNA-GB) is dedicated to building a grassroots network of global citizens in the Boston area. From middle school students to business leaders, we facilitate dialogue and offer educational programs in the community and in the classroom to a broad cross-section of the New England community. For over 60 years, we have brought insightful global affairs programs to over 4,000 Boston-area participants annually. Learn more at www.unagb.org