United Nations Programs

The International Leadership Coordinating Committee (ILCC) builds on Adelphi's long tradition of international interest and service. In 2003 the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations of the Department of Public Information (DPI) of the United Nations approved Adelphi as a non-governmental organization (NGO), in recognition of the University's commitment to bringing "global awareness of international issues and the United Nations to the university community and the public." Adelphi has joined more than 1,500 not-for-profit organizations world-wide working with the United Nations to raise awareness of pressing global issues. National Model United Nations Collegiate Conference Since 2003, Adelphi students have participated in the annual National Model United Nations Collegiate Conference as part of the National Model United Nations (NMUN) course offered by the department of political science. They join more than 3,000 students from 40 countries in an intensive, five-day simulation of United Nations operations. The program complements the course's rigorous examination of global governance, including the evolution of the UN system, its organization and structure, and its policies in the areas of peace and security, economic development, and human rights. Participation in NMUN allows students to apply their academic studies to a realistic simulation of negotiations across a broad spectrum of UN activities. From this intercultural perspective, students gain an intellectual understanding of global governance as well as getting hands-on experience in multilateral diplomacy. NMUN also organizes speaker's series with eminent scholars and UN representatives. DPI/NGO Annual Conference Adelphi also participates in the Department of Public Information Non-Governmental Organization Annual Conference.

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