Have you ever thought Have you ever thought about being a diplomatabout being a diplomat??

In representing your In representing your country’s interests?country’s interests?

You can do it.

And you can start now!

• MOAS is a simulation exercise of the main political bodies of the Organization of American States: the Permanent Council and the General Assembly.  

• It began in 1980 as a joint effort of the OAS General Secretariat and Georgetown University.

• Through their participation in MOAS, students represent the policies and interests of the 34 member states of the OAS and gain valuable experience in politics, the role of diplomacy and leadership.

WHAT IS MOAS?

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MOAS for High Schools

Since 1982, a MOAS for high school students has been held every year in Washington, D.C. at the end of November.

MOAS may also take place in any OAS Member Country that wishes to sponsor it.

For four days, High school students debate hemispheric issues in a simulation of the OAS General Assembly

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MOAS for Universities

The Washington MOAS

(WMOAS), first held in 1980, is held annually in Washington, D.C. in early April.

The WMOAS is sponsored by the Inter-American Institute for Diplomacy in cooperation with OAS.

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MOAS for Universities Abroad

The MOAS for University students is held in any OAS Member Country that offers to sponsor it. The date may change from year to year and there may be more than one MOAS within a year.

The first MOAS for Universities was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Since then, MOAS have been held in: Edmonton, Canada in 2000; San Martin de los Andes, Argentina in 2001; Querétaro, Mexico in 2003; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Barranquilla, Colombia, in 2006. Next

• Inform about the mission and work of the OAS

• Train committed leaders

• Generate an understanding of foreign policy and the impact of multilateral decisions

MOAS OBJECTIVES

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• Educate students on the use of negotiation and diplomatic skills in the search for common solutions

• Make students aware of the region’s most important political, economic, social, and security-related issues

• Foster inter-cultural awareness among peers

MOAS OBJECTIVES

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• Development of leadership, public speaking, and communication skills.

• Learn about parliamentary procedures and the inner workings of an international organization in an exciting and engaging way.

• Opportunity to apply and learn diplomatic skills in an international setting.

BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS:

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• Learn about the OAS Member countries' policies and key issues within the inter-American context.

• Chance to explore career options.

• Prepare students to be well equipped and tolerant in debate and discussion of complex or divisive issues.

• Opportunity to meet other students of diverse backgrounds and cultures.

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