UN Visit: Practical Learning Opportunity

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the name “United Nations Organisation?” “The word Blue.”

An answer that might seem ordinary and perhaps childish to most, but this very simple answer has been bugging me since the day I attended a programme organised by L.R.I. School in collaboration with the United Nations (UN) Office. A total of 50 students and four teachers were taken to the UN House to be a part of the face-to-face programme between students and UN officials. Before the programme officially started, the aforementioned question was asked.

We shouted answers like ‘World War 2’ and ‘Global Peace and Security,’ and when it was the turn of the programme organiser to answer, she just replied with the word ‘Blue.’

Although I did not give much thought to the answer at first, the more I think about it, the more I realise how fathomless her answer actually is.

The colour blue used in the UN flag (also known as UN Blue) is not just a mere colour; it is actually the embodiment of peace, security, trust, and stability. The blue represents the endless sky, the bottomless ocean, and the immeasurable bond that the people around the world share. The same way the sky stretches infinitely above us, the main aim of the UN is to become the sky of hope and maintain peace and prosperity so that each and every individual can lead a peaceful life. And just like how a voyager voyages across the bottomless ocean filled with danger, the UN tackles problems on the way that may seem impossible. They continue tirelessly on their quest for global peace and security and make the world a better place.

The UN is an international organisation created with the aim of promoting peace, security, and cooperation among nations. 

It was established by 51 countries through the signing of the UN Charter, aiming to prevent future wars, protect human rights, and foster Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The session also shed light on the UN’s efforts to promote peace, human rights, and sustainable progress. Additionally, we learnt about the United Nations plan to conduct similar awareness campaigns centred on children’s empowerment. A highlight of the visit was the opportunity to interact with an employee of UN Women, a specialised agency committed to promoting women’s empowerment and gender equality. This interaction offered valuable insights into the agency’s initiatives and its role in fostering a more inclusive society.

The programme ended with an orientation session in which we got the sublime opportunity to ask the questions regarding the UN that were cooped up inside of us. Witnessing my fellow students ask questions about world peace and globalisation has made me realise the incredible potential of Gen Z. We also asked questions regarding employment opportunities in the UN. It was an eye-opener to see how the UN is assisting women and children and, at the same time, advocating for world peace. Each and every person in the world can act as a bridge of peace, and just like the UN, we must be active towards maintaining and spreading the message of peace all over the world. 

 Grade: X, Learning Realm International (LRI) School, Kathmandu 

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