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2004 Theme: The Rights of the Child

The next World Affairs Challenge will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2004


	*By Sam B.* Student, Laredo Middle School, Aurora, Colorado People say, "Children are the future." Looking around, I can get pretty worried about tomorrow...I'm not too sure I like getting elected as 'the future'. It's kind of scary. It's even harder when I don't know about the present. That's where the World Affairs Challenge comes in... full story»

Endorsed by the National Council for the Social Studies, the World Affairs Challenge™ is an innovative academic competition in international relations for middle and high school students.

Teams of 7-12 students compete in four different events that test their knowledge about what's going on in the world. The events focus on international issues and highlight students' creativity, analytical, and presentation skills. Developed by the University of Denver, the World Affairs Challenge is now expanding across the country. Thousands of students have taken part in this exciting program since it began in 1991.

If you'd like to participate or to learn how you can help establish a program in your state, please contact us.