Mr. Papangkorn Bunsophap, a fourth-year International Development student at the School of Social Innovation and former Head of Mae Fah Luang University Model United Nation (MFU MUN), represented Thailand as one of two Thai Youth Delegates to the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) held in New York, USA from 28 September to 20 October 2024.
He shared his experience that “I am taking part with the Permanent Mission of Thailand to the UN, attending sessions of the Third Committee, which addresses social, humanitarian, and cultural issues over a three-week period.
During my mandate at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, my key responsibilities include: (1) delivering a statement alongside my colleague, (2) attending both formal and
informal meetings to support the Thailand Mission, (3) participating in United Nations Youth Delegates (UNYDs) meetings and high-level side events, and (4) organizing Thailand's first-ever side event in collaboration with Mexico's UNYDs.
Here are two highlights:
1. Statement by the Thai Youth Delegates (3 October 2024) under Agenda Item 24: Social Development, focusing on the role of youth in driving sustainable development, including Youth Engagement on Climate Actions, Localizing SDG, and Bridging Youth Network.
2. Side Events: “Youth on Equality: Sharing Best Practices on Gender Equality for Social Development” (14 October 2024) co-hosted by Thailand and Mexico UNYDs, this event aimed to gather proposals that promote the participation of young women in decision-making processes across both the public and private sectors, as well as in politics. These proposals will also aim to enhance understanding of the challenges faced by youth of different genders. The collected proposals will be compiled into a non-paper, which can then be shared with participants and relevant organizations to drive meaningful change.”
Read the statement of Thailand's Youth Delegates here
