About
United Nations General Assembly
The General Assembly is the main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the United Nations. Comprising all 193 Member States of the UN, it provides a unique forum
for multilateral discussion of international issues including peace and security.
What kind of work?
Diplomatic meetings and deliberative sessions are the primary element of the work at the UN General Assembly.
Location
New York
Student Opportunities
Each year the Australian Mission offers six - seven internship positions that run for the duration of the high level session
of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) from midSeptember to mid-December.
The Australian Mission to the United Nations in New York is one of four posts representing Australia’s interests in
the United Nations system. The other posts are in Geneva, Vienna, and Nairobi.
The Mission serves as the nucleus of the Australian delegation to the regular sessions of the General Assembly, and represents Australia at a range of UN meetings that take place when the Assembly is not in session.
The work of the Mission is intense and diverse, requiring flexibility, analytical thinking and a firm understanding of diplomatic principles. The environment is complex and demanding but the work is highly rewarding for the right people.
Interns will work under the guidance of experienced officers
and will be expected to contribute to the regular diplomatic reporting undertaken by the Mission. They will primarily
Interns represent the Australian Government in a formal
capacity in an international environment, therefore social and cultural maturities, as well as being a clear communicator, are essential qualities. More info:
https://unny.mission.gov.au/unny/130311_ungainterns.html
Fun Fact / Recent Project
75th Session of the General Assembly
The General Assembly, led by its President, has been carrying out its work via novel means to guarantee business continuity and mitigate the spread of the disease.
Year in year out, every September, Member States have met in the General Assembly Hall at Headquarters in
New York for the annual session and its highly visible general debate. The modalities of the 75th session differ this year in light of the global health crisis.
The pandemic is not the only issue the world faces. Racism, intolerance, inequality, climate change,
poverty, hunger, armed conflict and other ills remain global challenges. These challenges call for global
action, and the 75th session of the General Assembly is
a critical opportunity for all to come together and chart a course for the future.
assist with policy work on the six main UNGA Committees – for example, attending committees and meetings, and assisting with negotiations of texts and resolutions. Interns
will also assist with events and high level visits associated with “Leaders’ Week”, the high level week of the General Assembly.
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