In this task, you will develop a press release about one of the issues from task 1. Your release doesn't need to highlight
every agency involved, but make sure that it summarizes the actions being taken by at least two UN agencies working on
the issue.
Your press release should include the following pieces of information:
• a short explanation of the issue, including why it's important and how it came about
• at least two visuals that are relevant to or describe the problem (an image, a chart, or a graph)
• a short explanation of the activities being undertaken by at least two UN agencies that have been assigned to resolve
the issue
• a conclusion that encourages the Security Council to continue supporting the work of the agencies
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Keep these suggestions in mind as you write your press release:
Keep your press release short and to the point. It should call attention to any event or information that the individual
or organization thinks is important.
. Include the date of the release in the upper-left corner. For example, "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Month, day, and
year."
• Give your press release an attention-grabbing title. For example, you may write, "UN Calls for International
Cooperation in Combatting Global Terrorism." Write a headline that makes your audience curious to know more
about the issue you chose.
. Write a first sentence that makes people want to keep reading.
. The first paragraph of your press release should cover the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the event or
subject you're trying to promote. Make sure that you use active verbs. That will help you direct the attention of your
audience to your subject. Your subject should be clear and stand out to your audience.
. Start with the main facts. Add the details as you go along.
.Write in the third person, and include a fictitious quotation from a UN staff member.
. At the end of your first page write more, end, or the symbol ###. These words or the symbol informs the reader that
the text continues on the next page. Center the word or the symbol you decide to use.
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Limit your release to 300 to 450 words.
. Proofread everything at least twice, and have a classmate, peer, or friend proofread it as well. Make sure your release
is well organized and concise.
Look at this example of a UN Press Release for further guidance.
Submit your completed press release along with this activity
