13/05/2026
On Wednesday 13th May, Geelong High School proudly hosted the Geelong Model United Nations — a spirited interschool event that brought together 120 students from GHS, Suzanne Cory High School, Geelong Lutheran College, Bellarine Secondary College, Surf Coast Secondary College and Belmont High School. The day was led by Professor Ian Howie, an international diplomat with decades of experience representing Australia on the world stage, who served as Secretary-General across each caucus. This year's event centred on a topic of pressing global relevance: Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Development: Harnessing the Benefits – Safeguarding Human Rights. Geelong High School's 56 students represented 14 nations, each embodying the beliefs and policies of their assigned country. Delegates opened proceedings with formal position statements before engaging in a full day of moderated and unmoderated caucuses, debating and refining a resolution on the topic. The debate was rich and at times fierce. Notable amendments focused on strengthening the resolution's language — pushing for decisive action rather than merely asking nations to "consider" measures. Privacy versus security emerged as a significant point of contention, while there was unanimous support for strong action against fake imagery. Ultimately, the resolution passed with a majority of the 31 member states of the General Assembly voting in favour of the amended document — a result that will be formally forwarded to the United Nations for consideration. A huge thank you to our GHS delegates, who attended preparation sessions over the past month and brought such dedication and intellect to an event exploring a topic that will shape our world for years to come. (Photos courtesy Mia Farago - 10 Media).
