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Saanvi Venumbaka wins Diplomacy Award in NYC
Venumbaka earned the honor for her ability to demonstrate constructive negotiation, respectful dialogue, and effective coalition-building.
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Rwittika Chakraborty
- Wed, 04, Mar 2026
- 02:02 EST
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Saanvi Venumbaka, an Indian-American sophomore student at Hammond High School in Howard County, Maryland. / unausa.org/
Saanvi Venumbaka, an Indian-American sophomore student at Hammond High School in Howard County, Maryland, was honored with a Diplomacy Award for her leadership and collaborative engagement at the WFUNA International Model United Nations (WIMUN) conference in New York City.
Organized by the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA), WIMUN brings together students from around the world to participate in advanced United Nations simulations focused on global cooperation, policy debate, and multilateral diplomacy.
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Sharing her experience at the conference, Venumbaka noted that participating in global discussions reinforced the importance of cross-cultural understanding and youth engagement in shaping future policy conversations and said,
“As an Indian-American student, being part of an international forum reminded me how interconnected our communities truly are and how much youth voices matter in global dialogue.”
During the conference, delegates engaged in high-level discussions addressing pressing global challenges, including women’s empowerment and international development.
Venumbaka earned this honor for her ability to demonstrate constructive negotiation, respectful dialogue, and effective coalition-building, qualities central to international diplomacy.
The recognition placed her among a select group of delegates acknowledged for their leadership and professionalism during the conference.
Representing youth perspectives, Venumbaka worked alongside peers from diverse cultural and national backgrounds to negotiate resolutions and build consensus on a complex global issue.
Her reflections on the conference were later published by the United Nations Association of the United States of America, where she described how the experience strengthened her commitment to civic engagement and international cooperation.
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