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LIMUN Masterclass. INTRODUCTION TO MODEL UNITED NATIONS Tahmid Chowdhury. What is MUN?.
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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
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