Hey everyone! We are really excited to welcome you all to the inaugural Schoolhouse Model United Nations!
WHAT IS AN MUN AND WHY SHOULD YOU PARTICIPATE?
For those who may not be familiar with MUN, it stands for Model United Nations. It is an educational simulation of the United Nations where students assume the roles of diplomats and discuss current global issues. It is a great opportunity for students to learn about international relations, public speaking, negotiation skills, and problem-solving. It also helps students understand the importance of diplomacy in resolving conflicts and promotes global citizenship.
ABOUT THE EVENT:
The event will consist of opening and closing ceremonies, with training sessions for all delegates. There are five committees, whose names and agendas are as follows:
United Nations General Assembly: Discussing causes and solutions to animal extinction
United Nations Environment Programme: Enhancing climate resilience for sustainable development in the post-pandemic world
United Nations Women: Economic and political empowerment of women
United Nations Development Programme: Accelerating the creation of inclusive and sustainable industrial development
Food and Agricultural Organisation: Discussing the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on availability of food in the country
The event will last for a total of two days, with 2 hour long committee sessions taking place everyday twice, one in the US morning and one in the US evening. Each delegate will receive a participation certificate, and winners will receive certificates of excellence. The best delegates and those receiving high commendation will also receive schoolhouse merchandise.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
1. Register for this series to be a part of the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as the training sessions for all delegates.
2. Fill in the committee preference form so that you will be allotted your committee and portfolio: https://forms.gle/togXxeRDC1qz3dbT8
3. Your committee and portfolio will be assigned to you, and study materials for the same will be shared with you. After that, you’ll have to register for your committee’s series. The link for the same will be shared with you.
4. Read the rules of procedure and the study material thoroughly, and research further on your committee’s agenda to prepare for the conference.
5. Take part in the conference!
If you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the series public discussion below, and we’d be happy to answer!
Note: If you’d like to join the event as an audience member, feel free to do so!
We hope you will join us for this exciting and enriching opportunity to learn about global issues and hone your skills as a diplomat. We look forward to seeing you there!
