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LIMUN Masterclass
INTRODUCTION TO MODEL UNITED NATIONS
Tahmid Chowdhury
Slide2What is MUN?
“‘Model United Nations’ or MUN, is an extra-curricular activity in which students typically roleplay delegates to the United Nations and simulate UN committees. This activity takes place at MUN conferences, which is usually organized by a high school or college MUN club.” – BestDelegate.com
Students represent countries, typically not their own, in a UN committee to debate a topic of international affairs
Examples at LIMUN High School 2016:
- The prevention of the acquisition of biological weapons by non-state actors (DISEC)
The role of multinational Corporations in Sustainable Development (ECOSOC)
The Plight of the Rohingya (UNHCR)
Resolving the Situation in Sudan (UNSC)
Slide3Why do MUN?
Improve public speaking, negotiating and presenting skills
Enhance knowledge of international affairs & procedures
Develop team-working, leadership and drafting skills
Possibility to develop conference organisation and management skills
Think and learn through a new perspective
Meet people from around the world & build global friendships
Visit new cities and countries
Slide4Where can MUN take you?
Slide5What can you achieve?
- Formal recognition at conferences through awards for your performance
- Lead an MUN society – get a real position of responsibility
- Become ‘Secretary General’, Deputy SG or Under SG for a conference – organise your own set piece conference
- Excellent examples for UCAS applications for University
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LIMUN Masterclass INTRODUCTION TO MODEL UNITED NATIONS
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