JCG Model United Nations Youth Conference

“When the UN talks about reform, innovation and youth inclusion — it’s talking about you. For you are not just leaders of tomorrow, you’re leaders in training today.”

One of the highlights this autumn was giving the opening address at the JCG Model United Nations Youth Conference. JCG Students were joined by De La Salle, Hautlieu and Victoria College who came together to form committees on Youth, Human Rights, the Environment, Health, and Politics.

It was inspiring to see so many young people spending their Saturday discussing global issues with such enthusiasm and insight. Under the impressive leadership of Secretary General Alena Clyde-Smith, the event gave students a valuable chance to strengthen their leadership, communication, and listening skills.

As I told them: “When the UN talks about reform, innovation and youth inclusion — it’s talking about you. For you are not just leaders of tomorrow, you’re leaders in training today.”