‘Model UN conference’ to be held in city

SHILLONG: The Shillong Model United Nations, a city-based youth organization formed with an aim to spread awareness about the functioning of the United Nations and other international agencies, will organise a two-day Model United Nations Conference from September 24-25at St. Anthony’s Higher Secondary School, Shillong.
Speaking to The Shillong Times, Keith T. Nongsteng, secretary general of Shillong MUN Conference 2016, said that the event will witness participation of over 250 students from all over the country who will academically simulate the functioning of four working institutions– the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and Lok Sabha– based on accurate procedures.