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Hey everyone! We are thrilled to welcome you to the 2026 Schoolhouse Model United Nations (MUN)! Get ready for a journey into the world of international diplomacy, teamwork, and global problem-solving. What is an MUN and Why Participate? For those new to the concept, MUN stands for Model United Nations, where participants take on the roles of country representatives to tackle real-world global issues. MUNs are an amazing way to build skills in public speaking, negotiation, and critical thinking while exploring international relations. About the Event The event will consist of opening and closing ceremonies, with training sessions for all delegates. There are four committees, with the details for each as follows: 1. WHO: Discussing the legality of medical advertisements made directly to consumers 2. UNGA: Addressing the security implications of cyber warfare and cyber terrorism 3. UNESCO: Addressing the Global Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Employment and Education 4. [Specialised Committee] NASA: Developing Human Safety Protocols for Space Launches, Voyages, and Reentry (Set in 1961) The event will take place from 20th to 22nd February, 2026, with a total of six committee sessions, each for one hour. Each delegate who attends at least half of the committee sessions will receive a participation certificate, and winners will receive certificates of excellence. The best delegates from each committee will also win Schoolhouse merchandise! How to Participate: 1. Register for the Main Series to join the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and Training Sessions. 2. Complete the [Committee Preference Form](https://schoolhouse.world/redirect?code=PzUtr6ds-YW1RNHuqg65z) to select your preferred committee. 3. Get assigned to your committee and receive access to Committee Background Guides, Rules of Procedure, and the official MUN Brochure. 4. Register for your specific committee's series. 5. Prepare by reading the background guides, trainings, attending the training session, researching your committee’s agenda, and familiarizing yourself with the issue as well as your country's stance on it. 6. Attend and participate in the conference, engaging in discussions, drafting resolutions, and collaborating on innovative solutions. Delegates who participate in minimum three sessions will receive a certificate of participation, with certificates of excellence and awards rewarded to top delegates. The Best Delegate from each committee will also receive exclusive Schoolhouse merchandise! For more information, please take a look at the official Coda doc for Schoolhouse MUN 2026: [https://coda.io/@hafsahm/schoolhouse-model-united-nations-2026](https://schoolhouse.world/redirect?code=md9Hdzc-HG_E8svUkyAck) For any queries, please reach out in the series group chat or discussion below! Note: Members are welcome to join the event as the audience! Feel free to tune in and support your peers. With diplomacy as your shield and empathy as your guide, you are challenged to tackle the world’s darkest crises and shape a brighter tomorrow. Will you rise to the call?

Welcome to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization sessions of the Schoolhouse Model United Nations 2026! Schoolhouse MUN is an online Model United Nations event organized by a team of volunteers from schoolhouse.world. Delegates will have the opportunity to represent different countries in five distinct committees of the United Nations. This experience will enhance their understanding of current world issues and improve their public speaking, collaboration, and leadership skills. Agenda: Addressing the Global Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Employment and Education Formulating a unified global strategy to manage the implications of artificial intelligence for the workforce and learning institutions Chairs: Hafsah M and Sarah W Overview of the Committee’s Agenda: 1956: the year Artificial Intelligence is born, in a workshop at Dartmouth. Fast forward to the 2020s, where unprecedented growth is now being made in the field, from the launch of ChatGPT by OpenAI leading to frequent AI usage in daily life to the development of generative AI technologies that can create images indistinguishable from real life. Naturally, AI has rapidly emerged as one of the most pressing topics discussed on the global stage. AI has the ability to reshape everything around us — economies, societies and our whole world. In the UNESCO committee, we will assess two of the aspects that AI has the potential to severely impact (and in fact, has already been impacting) — employment and education. We will discuss how AI has been affecting and reshaping global employment access - is it leading to unemployment crises or generating more jobs? And education - we’ll consider questions such as how AI should be used in education, and how it is currently impacting students’ academic lives. Ultimately, AI is a tool whose impact depends on the way it’s used. If wielded properly, it can lead to great strides made in society; on the other hand, if it isn’t, the downsides can vastly outweigh the positives, potentially leading to massive upheaval in various sectors. Thus, it is up to you, dear delegate, to explore this important subject and create frameworks that properly regulate AI. Action must be taken - not in the future, but now, in the present. Delegates, are you ready to tackle this topic before it’s too late? Main Series: https://schoolhouse.world/series/76738 Please note that each delegate must attend a minimum of three committee sessions to be eligible for a participation certificate. You are also welcome to join as an audience member!

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