ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
This Cell is being instituted in Loreto College with the mission of working with the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM) and Congregation of Jesus (CJ) NGO and building awareness on the work and functioning of the United Nations through MUNs. The IBVM/CJ NGO is affiliated with the United Nations, particularly through its association with ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council). In the fall of 2024, two students of our College, Ahana Ghosh and Tanashua Goswami, had the most edifying experience of being part of an internship program offered by Sister Janet Palafox, IBVM/CJ representative to the United Nations. The IBVM/ CJ NGO is affiliated with the United Nations, particularly through its association with ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council). The internship experience of the two students has been extremely gratifying and revelatory. Working with the IBVM/CJ, the girls came in contact with other interns belonging to other nations, which helped widen their horizons and receive an insider’s and outsider’s perspective on several issues affecting vulnerable people as well as rendering people vulnerable with dire consequences. The girls had the most inspiring opportunity of being part of the team engaged in the writing of oral and written statements on various issues meant for submission to the Commission on the Status of Women and the Commission for Social Development. Whilst writing the statements, the girls had to pursue in-depth research on the topics and provide a concise subjective response based on their research. Both Ahana and Tanashua have been offered to rejoin the NGO in the future and they have option doing a UN internship in New York.
Have you ever dreamed of representing a country on the global stage, debating critical issues like gender justice, climate change, and peace-building? Do you want to make your voice heard on international platforms and contribute to real change? Here's your chance. The UN-MUN Cell at Loreto College is not just another student society-it's your gateway to the world of the United Nations, global policy-making, and international collaboration. Rooted in our college’s strong ties with the IBVM/CJ NGO, which is affiliated with the UN's Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), this Cell is a unique initiative that puts you at the centre of global change.
As Ahana put it, "This experience made me see the UN not just as a distant institution, but as a space where young voices like ours can make a difference."
If you're passionate, curious, and ready to commit, we want you! Whether you're interested in international affairs, women's rights, social justice, or sustainable development—there's a place for you in this vibrant Cell. Meetings are thoughtfully planned (usually at 2:30 PM), and we prioritize meaningful discussions, mutual learning, and real-world impact. So don't just study the world-be a part of changing it. Join the UN-MUN Cell at Loreto College. Your journey into global citizenship starts here.
If you're passionate, curious, and ready to commit, we want you! Whether you're interested in international affairs, women's rights, social justice, or sustainable development—there's a place for you in this vibrant Cell. Meetings are thoughtfully planned (usually at 2:30 PM), and we prioritize meaningful discussions, mutual learning, and real-world impact. So don’t just study the world-be a part of changing it. Join the UN-MUN Cell at Loreto College. Your journey into global citizenship starts here.
Contact Info
7, Sir William Jones Sarani
(formerly Middleton Row) Kolkata - 700 071
West Bengal,India