African Union
We're Ghana Have to Discuss: Protecting the Rights and Sovereignty of Groups within the African Union, 2024

The African Union (AU) was created in 2002, South Africa, as the successor of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), launched approximately forty years earlier. Its primary objectives include the following: to rid the continent of vestigial colonialist undercurrents, facilitate unity and cooperation to promote development, safeguard sovereignty, and promote internationalism and globalism. Today, some of the AU's priorities include addressing a ceasefire in the Horn, affirming climate security on the global agenda, and bringing about a vision for Sudan's transition to democratic rule.

Chair - Priya Buddhavarapu

Priya is a first-year from Oakton, Virginia, studying philosophy and foreign affairs at UVA! In her free time, you'll find her at the tennis courts, on a run, at a local Thai restaurant, or curled up in bed reading a good book. She loves to listen to music, some of her all-time favorite artists being Ethel Cain, Khalid, Lolo Zoaui, and the Cocteau Twins. After seven (amazing) years of MUN, Priya is so excited for VICS to roll up!

chair - Amairah Islam

Amairah is a first-year from Singapore, planning to major in History. Apart from MUN, she can be found playing piano, trying new food, or just hanging out in her friends’ dorms. This is her first college conference and she’s super excited to meet everyone!