INTRODUCTION TO MODEL UNITED NATIONS Tahmid Chowdhury LIMUN Masterclass INTRODUCTION TO MODEL UNITED NATIONS Tahmid Chowdhury

What 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)

Why 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

Where can MUN take you?

What 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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