Support the UN to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals – Martha Pobee

General News of Saturday, April 6, 2019

Source: citinewsroom.com

2019-04-06

Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee, Permanent Representative of Ghana to the United Nations, advised students from various Ghanaian schools participating in the Model 2019 United Nations Conference to gradually help make the world a better place.

She made the call when UN Model Ghana delegates and their escorts visited the Permanent Mission of Ghana in New York on 1 April 2019 to familiarize themselves with the activities of the mission.

"We are tackling issues that are critically important to the Government and the people of Ghana. We do what Ghanaians want us to do. Whatever we do is related to the government's policy and its implementation at the local level, whether it is in the area of ​​health or climate change, "said the Labor Ambbadador of the Permanent Mission to Youth students.

She urged them to contribute to the work of the United Nations and, for example, on the preservation of the environment, asked them to ensure the cleanliness of the environment and to preserve the environment. 39 energy while avoiding leaving lights on when they are not needed. "We must do everything we can, no matter how small, to advance the goals of the United Nations. So, if you are a supporter of the UN, then you must take active action wherever you are.

Model United Nations, also known as UN or MUN models, is an extracurricular activity in which students typically play the role of delegates to the United Nations. This activity takes place at MUN conferences, usually organized by a high school or college MUN club.

The Ghanaian delegation discussed the Biafra war that took place in Nigeria between 1967 and 1970 in the UN Security Committee, as well as mechanisms to support post-conflict economic growth.

Kuuku Egyensaim Ampah and Jacob Idan received the Secretary General's Award and the Honorable Mention went to Naa Akushia Otoo and Efua Addo Yebo.

Ms. Vivian Serwaa Gyasi, head of the mission's Chancery, also added the need for them to continuously help achieve the goals set by the United Nations.