The International Relations Organization
The International Relations Organization is a student-run non-profit which seeks to spread awareness on issues of international importance, and advocates for the use of diplomacy in foreign affairs. Founded in 1983 by University of Virginia students, IRO has since grown to host thousands of student members in regular meetings and annual conferences.
It functions as an umbrella organization overseeing and facilitating the operations of numerous international relations-oriented bodies. The Organization and its members host three Model United Nations conferences each year and travel across the country competing in collegiate Model United Nations conferences. While Model United Nations is a substantial part of the Organization, members also have the opportunities to attend weekly guest speaker events, edit and publish an undergraduate research journal, and produce a podcast. The Organization also partners with other local organizations for volunteer and charity work.
To learn more about the IRO, visit www.iroatuva.org, or follow @IROatUVA on Facebook and Instagram.