| Major group affiliation: |
- Children and youth
- Local authorities
- Women
- Non-governmental organization
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| Involvement in UN Partnerships: |
Yes |
| If yes, explain in detail: |
Since 2017, after the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and Collegiate Congress (CCI). The organization namely the Collegiate Congress has been involved in the work of the United Nations. It should be noted that the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a training arm of the United Nations System, and has the mandate to enhance the effectiveness of the UN through diplomatic training, and to increase the impact of national actions through public awareness-raising, education, training of public policy officials. The Institute covers topics in the broad areas of supporting capacity building for the 2013 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Strengthening of Multilateralism among other tasks. In 2018, both Institutions have worked together to coordinate a Programme entitled ‘’ the International Relations and Global Diplomacy Program’’ such initiative was organized in partnership between the United Nations Institute for Training and Research along with the Collegiate Congress, and have developed a curriculum that sees a brighter future through diplomacy. This newly-designed program allows participants to listen to and learn about international relations and politics from those actively engaged in these fields — the diplomats themselves. Envisioned for students currently enrolled in Political Science, International Relations, Urban Affairs, or a similar academic program, the desire to better understand world affairs is a must. The Programme provides the rare opportunity for students to learn about diplomacy from diplomats themselves. Although there is no shortage of courses on global politics and policies, few (if any) provides this education through the context of first-hand experience – experience the United Nations is uniquely situated to provide. Through this method students will gain an understanding of current global issues, and of the shape of things to come – on the scene, as they happen. |
| Affiliation with other organizations: |
UNITAR |
| Publications: |
https://www.unitar.org/about/news-stories/news/unitar-launches-international-relations-global-diplomacy-programme-collegiate-congress |
| Purpose of the organization: |
The Collegiate Congress operates with the intention of uniting public and private college students in the greater metropolitan area to foster advocacy for individual, institutional, and social/civic development. The Congress will operate collaboratively to galvanize students’ ability to impact individual development, to influence institutional change, and to contribute to the municipal landscape of our city, specifically to influence legislation and political campaigns in the interest of students. Furthermore, the Congress will work to assure that the political process serves all people, specifically college students, equitably and without bias |
| Confirmation of the activities of the organization at the regional, national or international level: |
The Collegiate Congress, on December of 2016 petitioned the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for student discount. We have also submitted a policy along with our petition that will benefit the MTA by increase in their revenue, cost-effective commute for students and reducing the pollution and traffic which will benefit the city of New York. We, the Collegiate Congress is submitting a petition to the New York City government which will make history in this country. We, the Collegiate Congress is demanding the City Government to order a public holiday on the day of election as more people can franchise their right. We are the only developed nation which do not have a public holiday for election to support its democracy. To add strength to our petition, we are getting all student who are eligible to vote, to register to vote. Advocating for over 800,000 students in New York City, the Collegiate Congress is the largest and the most influential organization in the New York City |
| A list of members of the governing body of the organization, and their countries of nationality: |
CHRISTO THOMAS / FOUNDER-CHAIRMAN /INDIA ANNA SOPHIA MCKENNEY / VICE CHAIRMAN / USA NICO GALVAN / SECRETARY / USA MUHAMMED SAMRA / SECRETARY / PALESTINE SEAN JOKHAI / TREASURER / USA |
| Description of the membership of the organization, indicating the total number of members: |
The Collegiate Congress is very strict in its membership. We cater only those who are elected by their respective college and university. The Governing Council comprises of Student Government Association Presidents. The Governing Council is 25 number. (more to join by end February) |
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