“To distribute information on the structure and workings of the United Nations and its subsidiary organs as well as education and mutual understanding amongst the people by conveying the fundamentals of international relations, insights into the workings of international organizations as well as knowledge about the countries of the world and international affairs to its members and other interested persons”
— UNSA Mission Statement
Find out more about the ideas that define UNSA!
UNSA´s 5 Missions
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Every year, UNSA is proud to host several socio-academic events among which, lecture series and workshops are to be found just as well as debates on most diverse topics. The focus of these events vary from offering direct insights into international politics through its own magazine the “Maastricht Diplomat” for example, to offering its members contacts at and information about job opportunities at different international institutions.
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One of UNSA’s most important dimensions is represented by a set of the most diverse social events, which take place in Maastricht throughout the entire academic year. From elegant galas in Maastricht’s finest venues, to neon-parties and city-trips – UNSA offers everything you need to build of a strong, international network of friends from all over the world.
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Throughout the last years, UNSA has evolved to being one of the most renowned debating societies of the Netherlands. Providing its members with an extensive training-program, UNSA’s delegations were awarded numerous decorations for their performances. This year again, UNSA is planning on actively discovering the world of diplomacy by sending delegations to more than 10 MUNs in Switzerland, Italy, Scotland, Israel and many other countries.
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In close cooperation with numerous international NGOs in developing countries, UNSA already successfully prepared and delegated more than 150 volunteers to development-projects across the world. Benefiting from the experience of several generations of UNSA-volunteers, our participants undergo an extensive training-program before spending their summer holidays working for one of these NGOs in India, Nepal and Madagascar for example.
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Every year, as an outstanding tradition, UNSA welcomes more than 300 internationally oriented students in the frame of its own MUN-conference. In 2022, UNSA hosted the 14th edition of what has evolved to be one of the most European MUN-conferences, featuring an extensive pre- and social-program and heated debates on different issues of international politics.
Letter From the President
I joined UNSA during my first year of studies, it has had a big impact on me as a person. I became an active member just when I arrived in Maastricht. While I was trying to find my way around in a new city, a new country, UNSA provided a safe environment for me to arrive, gain new experiences, and to get out of my comfort zone. I was welcomed by a loving, caring community that brought out the best sides of myself and encouraged me to grow beyond my limits.
As member of the development committee this past year, I got the chance to work alongside amazing, inspiring people – some of which have become very close friends of mine. I got to know the wide range of projects that make UNSA unique as an association, and learn a lot about development and sustainability, which are both core values that guide all of the work of UNSA.
As the President of UNSA 2026/27, I want to give something back to the association and the people that have shown me so much support and love during the past year. I will embrace the diversity of people and activities that UNSA stands for, while fostering an even stronger team spirit within the association as a whole, help UNSA grow long-term and maintain a safe environment for everyone. Together with the Board, I will lay the base for a year full of inspiring moments with lovely people.
- Heléna-Marie Sahre
Heléna-Marie Sahre I President