UN Day October 24
𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬 - 𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟰
𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙽𝙰𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽𝙰𝙻 𝚄𝙽 𝚅𝙾𝙻𝚄𝙽𝚃𝙴𝙴𝚁𝚂 - 𝙸𝙽𝙳𝙸𝙰
UN day celebration ideas in school
1.𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗔𝗜𝗥: Organize a cultural fair where students represent different countries. Each booth could display information, traditional clothing, foods, and crafts from a particular nation.
2.𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗗𝗔𝗬: Encourage students to bring dishes from various countries. This can be a potluck-style event where students and teachers can sample foods from around the world.
3.𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗚𝗦 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗘: Host a parade where students carry flags from different United Nations member countries. They can dress in traditional attire and share facts about each nation they represent.
4.𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗘𝗟 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦: Simulate a UN debate or Model UN session where students can take on roles as diplomats, discuss global issues, and experience how international cooperation works.
5.𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣: Invite speakers from NGOs or individuals who have experience with international work. They could conduct workshops or talks about global issues and the role of the UN.
6.𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗦: Organize contests where students can express their understanding and vision of world peace and cooperation through art or writing.
7.𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗚𝗡: Start a campaign focused on a specific global issue, such as climate change, poverty, or education for all. Students could create posters, presentations, or videos to share with the school.
8.𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚: Show documentaries or films related to the United Nations’ work and global issues, followed by a discussion or Q&A session.
9.𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗬: Conduct a special assembly dedicated to UN Day where students and teachers can share presentations about the history, objectives, and accomplishments of the UN.
10.𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘: Organize a day of service where students can engage in local volunteer activities that align with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
11.𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗭 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗔: Host a quiz competition on UN history, its missions, and global facts to increase awareness and knowledge among students.
12.𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘: Celebrate with performances that showcase traditional music and dance from around the world.
13.𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗨𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘: Organize sessions where students can learn basic phrases in different languages spoken around the world. This can also include interactive activities such as songs or games in those languages.
14.𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠:Start a pen pal program with students from schools in other countries. This can help students learn about different cultures and perspectives.
15.𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚: Invite storytellers to share folktales or stories from different cultures. Alternatively, students can research and present stories from various parts of the world.
16.𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗦: Have students work on projects that focus on one or more of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. They can create presentations, videos, or models to display their understanding and efforts.
17.𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘 𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗬: Conduct a ceremony where students make a pledge for peace and environmental responsibility. Planting a tree can symbolize their commitment to sustainable practices.
18.𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗫𝗛𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗧: Curate a photo exhibit featuring iconic images from around the world showcasing diversity, global challenges, and the work of the UN.
19.𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠: Utilize technology to connect with schools in other countries through video calls, sharing cultural presentations, and engaging in joint activities.
20.𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣 𝗢𝗡 𝗛𝗨𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦: Hold workshops or role-play activities that focus on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, helping students understand its importance and relevance today.
21.𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗕 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗦: Start a book club with a focus on international authors or books that tackle global themes relevant to the UN’s mission and goals.
22.𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗠𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧: Collaborate on creating a mural within the school that represents global unity, peace, and the goals of the United Nations.
23.𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡: Host a jam session featuring music from different parts of the world. Students can perform or listen to diverse genres, exploring how music unites people globally.
24.𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗔 𝗨𝗡 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘: Develop an interactive timeline highlighting key events and milestones in the history of the United Nations. Students can create posters or a digital presentation.
25.𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗙𝗔𝗜𝗥 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧: Give students a “passport” where they collect stamps or stickers as they visit different country booths or participate in various activities. This encourages active participation.
26.𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗠 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘: Set up a virtual classroom exchange with students from another country. Share presentations and cultural experiences live over a video call.
27.𝗗𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧: Host a mini film festival screening short films or documentaries about global issues, the UN’s humanitarian efforts, and inspiring stories from around the world.
28.𝗙𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪: Organize a fashion show where students model traditional attire from different countries, explaining the cultural significance of each outfit.
29.𝗗𝗜𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗘 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗦: Engage students in role-playing exercises where they act as diplomats negotiating solutions to global issues, encouraging them to think critically and cooperatively.
30.𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗔𝗜𝗥: Set up stations around the school, each dedicated to a different global challenge like clean water, education, or renewable energy, with information and interactive activities.
31.𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗣 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: Create a large world map where students can post their family origins, travel experiences, or pen-pal connections, accompanied by personal stories or fun facts.
32.𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧: Start a podcast project where students research and discuss various United Nations missions, member countries, or specific global challenges.
33.𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗡: Involve students in creating a peace garden on school grounds. Include plants from around the world, if possible, and use this space for reflection and learning.
34.𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧: Have a wall where students and staff can write their commitments to promoting peace and sustainability, visible to the school community.
35.𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗭 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪: Organize a quiz show focused on UN-related trivia. Include questions about current global events, the structure of the United Nations, and notable international figures.
36.𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: Collaborate on a temporary art installation inside the school with each class contributing a piece reflecting a particular UN goal or global issue.
37.𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦: Encourage students to write letters to world leaders expressing their thoughts on important global issues, promoting civic engagement and awareness.
38.𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧:Create a playlist of songs from various countries, highlighting the diversity of musical traditions and languages, for students to listen to throughout the day.
39.𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗦: Conduct workshops using recycled materials to make crafts related to global themes, promoting sustainability and creativity.
40.𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗨𝗡 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗨𝗠: Set up an interactive "museum" within the school featuring exhibits on the history of the UN, its agencies, and global impact stories.
These creative and engaging activities can help students develop a broader understanding of and appreciation for global diversity and issues. Modify them as needed to fit your school's context and resources.
