Four-day RUMUNA conference begins at RU

Aimed at educating the participants about effective communication, globalisation and multilateral diplomacy a four-day conference of the Rajshahi University Model United Nations Association (RUMUNA) began on the Rajshahi University (RU) campus in the city Thursday afternoon.

It is a platform for the students to explore their ideas. It's the sixth session of RUMUNA being held at RU Teachers Students Cultural Centre.

"Youth engagement to build a green future free from polymeric ingredients" is the conference's slogan where over 300 students and youths are participating.

It's an academic simulation of the United Nations with a view to educating the participants about effective communication, globalisation and multilateral diplomacy. RUMUNA Secretary General Muhammad Shahriar Imon inaugurated the conference with the presence of the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Rabindra University and RUMUNA Chief Adviser Prof Shah Azam Shantanu.

Shahriar Imon said the delegates were facilitated with an opportunity to meet and learn the art of diplomacy from real diplomats. Through this event, RUMUNA again wants to raise consciousness among the school students and inspire them to take a role in creating a better future.

He also said all the students and youths should raise and convey the voice of the young generation regarding various social and global issues including the adverse impact of climate change besides strengthening the voice of socio-economic youth in addressing issues collectively.

Apart from this, the young generation should work to raise consciousness among the school students and inspire them to take a role in creating a better future.