UNIF United Nations Instituto Federal: uma década de história

Abstract

This book is the result of a research project developed by the IFMG International Relations Group (GRIIF) concerning its flagship event, UNIF, over the course of its ten years of operation, utilizing research and analytical methods from the field of history. GRIIF promotes a range of activities designed to connect IFMG with the broader community—with a particular focus on schools—thereby demonstrating its commitment to institutional outreach. A key highlight is the annual Intercollegiate UN Simulation (UNIF), which has engaged school communities in the Alto Paraopeba region and, as of 2025, also in the Região dos Inconfidentes. The project participants employed historical research tools to gather audiovisual and documentary records accumulated over the years. The research is premised on the idea that analyzing GRIIF’s initiatives over time is essential for building a historical record of its activities, which in turn strengthens the group’s ongoing work. Furthermore, this historical perspective fosters a critical analysis, allowing for reflection on the evolution of these initiatives to date and facilitating any necessary adjustments. The work was carried out under an internal research call, involving a collaboration between IFMG faculty and students—an experience that provided the latter with exposure to methodological tools that contributed to their academic development. The project culminated in the creation of a written work—an e-book—that doc.