Conference of the Americas

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President Leonel Fernandez brought the 5th edition of the International Conference of the Americas (CILA) to a close at the Barcelo Bavaro Convention Center with a call for the young people of the continent to find new solutions to the problems of under-development and climate change. The Model United Nations Conference was sponsored by the United Nations Association and the Global Foundation. The MUN is an academic simulation of the United Nations that aims to educate participants about civics, effective communication, globalization and multilateral diplomacy. In a standard Model UN students take on roles as diplomats and engage in a simulated session of an inter-governmental organization (IGO). Participants research a country, take on roles as diplomats, investigate international issues, debate, deliberate, consult, and then come up with solutions to world problems. This year it was held in Bavaro and about 1,500 young people met to exchange ideas on important international matters.

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