Welcome to United Netherlands!

We won Best Large Delegation at Oxford International Model UN 2018!

United Netherlands is an internationally oriented organization that focuses on the world of diplomacy.

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About United Netherlands

United Netherlands is an internationally oriented, student-led organization, that focuses on the world of international relations and diplomacy. We aim to create a platform where talented, ambitious and motivated young people challenge each other to develop their full potential as global citizens. Within this network of driven young people from diverse backgrounds, gaining skills and knowledge is key in preparation for global challenges to come.

Examples of our activities and programs include the accredited 10 EC United Nations and Multilateral Diplomacy course, and its corresponding delegation to Oxford University and Harvard University Model UN conferences; the Public Speaking Program; the High School Program.

Since its inception in 2004, the drive for excellence has never faded. We invite you to discover the world of United Netherlands.

First Delegate Meeting 2018-2019

The First Delegate Meeting took place in Soeterbeeck, Ravenstein last Friday.

The Story of Teun van den Maagdenberg – Delegation 17|18

"The people, the people and the people. Those are the three reasons to sign up for the Delegation. And, therefore, what sums up my wonderful year in the program." – Teun van den Maagdenberg

High School Program

The High School Program year has officially ended. We can once again look back at a fantastic year.

United NL – Part 3#: ‘During the gala, the lobbying continues’

‘I worked incredibly hard in Oxford, but I had fun doing it.’ Pim Jager joined United Netherlands in Oxford to participate in a MUN: a Model United Nations conference. ‘It was a lot of fun! I’ve lobbied non-stop.’

United NL- part 2 #Introducing Pim

Pim is one of the 30 students participating in the course United Nations and Multilateral Diplomacy: Theory and Practice of United Netherlands. For short, ‘the Delegation’. During six months, he will be trained in public speaking, diplomacy, leadership and negotiation. He will need all these skills when participating in conference simulations of the United Nations: Model United Nations.

My experience with the Public Speaking Program

An interview with Lotta Plomp, former participant of the Public Speaking Program (spring, 2016). Lotta is currently staying in Tanzania for an internship and afterwards will be doing an internship for the
United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees.

United Netherlands

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How do you experience your role as an advisory board member? “Together with my fellow Advisory Board (AB) members, I provide advice, coaching and training sessions to the UNL board. Not only does being an AB member enable me to continue my UNL journey, it helps the current board and the organization more broadly to grow and develop even further. It is absolutely wonderful to see the current UNL board grow as their board year progresses. At times, I cannot help being a little bit jealous of the amazing experiences the UNL board still has ahead of them!” - Liz Hendriks (member advisory board) Want to know more about our organization? Check out our website: www.unitednetherlands.org/. 💙 ... See MoreSee Less

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What motivates you to stay involved in United Netherlands? “As a delegate and as a board member, I have experienced that the most valuable aspect of UNL is its people. Very cliché, but also very true. I count some UNL’ers among my best friends, and have time and again been inspired by people that I have met within UNL. That has motivated me to stay involved after my time as a delegate. Since UNL is approaching its 20th anniversary, UNL has a very extensive alumni network with people with a diverse range of careers. To fully use the potential of this network, it is important to have events and initiatives that bring people from different delegations together. That is what I am aiming for as president of the aMUNli association. This way, I hope to strengthen the UNL community.”- Koen Donatz (President aMUNli association) Want to know more about our organization? Check out our website: www.unitednetherlands.org/. 💙 ... See MoreSee Less

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As a current delegate, what has been your biggest highlight of the program so far? “The UNMD/Delegation Program has helped me immensely with my personal and professional development. At the beginning of the program, I remember I was nervous when it came to doing impromptu speeches. After a few MUN practices, I felt more comfortable and confident in what I had to say. After every speech, I was embraced and received encouraging words from my peers. With more practice, I realized how important it is to use rhetorics and silences in public speaking. I also value the interpersonal connections and friendships made with my peers. In that sense, my biggest highlight involves learning public speaking skills and forming interpersonal relationships. Both of these personal and professional skills have helped me significantly in my day-to-day activities and participating in MUNs.”- Dominique Lopez (Delegation, 2021-2022)Want to know more about the Delegation program? Check out our website: www.unitednetherlands.org/. 💙 ... See MoreSee Less

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