On Tuesday March 21st, 2023, the Junior ambassadors completed a tour of the United Nations and an expert briefing on the SDGs they selected for their capstone project. It also happened to be international day for the elimination of racial discrimination 2023. While on the tour the junior ambassadors witnessed New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres address UN member states on topic of eradicating racial discrimination worldwide.
The Ambassadors share their Thoughts about the experience at the United Nations (UN)
I am proud to be a junior ambassador and inspired to be a global citizen. I felt hopeful, happy focused and proud during the trip to the UN.
Junior Ambassador Humayra
I felt nervous, grateful, valued, excited and happy during the trip to the United Nations. The experience inspired me to study more about the UN and maybe work for thr UN one day.
Junior Ambassador Charlene
The facts that stood out to me during my visit to the United Nations was that 1.3 billion people live in multi-dimensional poverty and one in five children live in extreme poverty worldwide. This inspires me to bring attention to the issue so something can be done about it.
Junior Ambassador Kaylyn
What stood out to me during the trip to the UN is the pictures I saw of heroes who are helping to solve issues with hunger and poverty around the world. I want to spread awareness to everyone like my teachers, family and friends about hunger and poverty, I want to sketch drawings for the UN that's why I drew the picture during my time in afterschool.
Junior Ambassador Fiza
I feel honored to be selected for the Junior Ambassadors' club and during the trip to the UN I felt excited, and I had fun learning alot of information.
Junior Ambassador Abdullah
The trip to the UN inspires me and makes me grateful for the things I have because some kids in the world don't have anywhere to study. Every person in the world should have access to food and a good education. I learned that the universal declaration of human rights is an important document that all member states follow to allow girls and boys to have the same power.
Junior Ambassador Arifin