Model united nations , also known as MUN involves and teaches participants speaking, debating, and writing skills, in addition to critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership abilities. Usually an extracurricular activity, some schools and institutions across the globe also offer Model UN as a class. It is meant to engage students and allow them to develop deeper understanding into current world issues.
Model UN used to be conducted on an annual basis in many reputed institutions and schools across the globe. In the light of the covid 19 crisis where events as such could no longer be conducted, the team of CENTRAL MUN took it as a responsibility to conduct the event from the comforts of home , while at the same time providing quality, professionality and a fruitful learning experience.
Central MUN is an international MUN recognized by the UN secretary general António Guterres and headed by the executive board members in which delegates can learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations.
The first edition of CMUN was held on the 25th and 26th of July 2020 via the Zoom platform. The event was a befitting global platform that enhanced a multitude of 21st century skills in students besides training them in detailed research to stay abreast with international affairs.
The event encouraged delegates to embrace their role as members of the global community and thus emphasizes their commitment to peace and security. The participants were given a simulated committee experience of the UN with its different bodies such as the United Nations Human Rights Council, European Union and United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
The sessions were held by video conference from July 25 to 26 and was attended by more than 150 participants from various countries across the globe, including the United Kingdom of Britain, Lebanon, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Peru, United States, Saudi Arabia, Nepal, Canada, Nigeria, India and much more.
Delegate affairs were looked over by Ms. Sai Sri Kanda and Mr. Avi, the head and assistant head of delegate affairs respectively, while Mr. Kaif Hussain, the editor in chief was responsible for everything concerning the design & creativity of certificates and the templates used on social media for marketing the event.
The secretary generals of CMUN 2020 were Mr.Sheheryar Mouzam and Ms. Alia.
The phenomenal delegates exchanged soul-stirring ideas and solutions on the topic ‘Combating human trafficking in conflict and post conflict zones’ in the UNHRC led by the chairperson Ms. Alia and vice chairperson Mr. Joseph Albin.
The delegates proved their mettle and highly competitive spirit in propelling their listeners to their countries’ successful polices and measures towards the raised issues on the topic “Candidate countries joining EU after Brexit” led by the chairperson Mr.Sheheryar Mouzam and vice chairperson Ms. Maha Abuffayah
The MUN literally became a hotspot in the UNCSW session in which the topic ‘deliberation on the global increase in domestic violence during covid 19 Pandemic’ was debated. The session was led by the Chair board Mr.Tanish Goel and Ms. Chaarmikha.
The valedictory ceremony was attended by chief guests Mr. Karan Dilsher, the manager of food and beverage in JW Mariott Aerocity New Delhi, and Mr. Samraan Hyder, an intern in the United Nations Office at Geneva , who will be working permanently for them very soon. An International affairs, Diplomacy and economics enthusiast who is also the founder and co-editor of the publication “caught by the short affairs”. He also has experience from over 60 MUN’s attended and chaired by him.
Finally as the icing on the cake, a letter of appreciation and a video was sent to the central MUN team from the secretary general of united nations António Guterres himself. The Secretary-General encouraged young leaders to have a better understanding of the organization — what it is, what it does and what it can do.
The auspicious 2 day conference came to a beautiful close with a new ray of hope dawning on our participants as they looked forward to lead the future with the new profound interest in global concerns.
