Foundation Public School Model United Nations 3.34

WHAT IS MUN?
A Model United Nations Conference (MUN) is a simulation of various international political, economic, and social organizations. During an MUN students have the opportunity to take on the role of diplomats and ambassadors, representing different countries, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) and even corporations. MUNs allow young people to experience the complexities of international relations, keeping in mind current events and self-interest. These conferences serve as an insight to the politicized nature of international predicaments and the bureaucratic functioning of the various organizations that try to solve these problems. An MUN usually has several different committees from various international organizations including for example the United Nations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union. Each committee then discusses a couple of pressing issues decided upon by the secretariat. Students prepare by accumulating knowledge about their specific country, NGO, or corporation, based on the specific viewpoints or history that these stakeholders might have with the issues that will be discussed during the days of the conference.
During the conference participants are asked to actively engage in debate in order to make the simulation as realistic as possible. This involves extensive public speaking and debate, problem-solving, and comprehensive negotiations. The goal of an MUN is to gain and improve these skills in a setting that is both respectful and challenging.