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Model United Nations is a simulation of the United Nations. In Model UN,
students step into the shoes of ambassadors from UN member states to debate
current issues on the organization's agenda. While playing their roles as
ambassadors, student "delegates" make speeches, prepare draft
resolutions, negotiate with allies and adversaries, resolve conflicts, and
navigate the Model UN conference rules of procedure - all in the interest of
mobilizing "international cooperation" to resolve problems that
affect countries all over the world.
Before playing out
their ambassadorial roles in a Model UN simulation, students research the issue
that their committee will address. Model UN participants learn how the
international community acts on its concerns about topics including peace and
security, human rights, the environment, food and hunger, economic development
and globalization. Model UN delegates also look closely at the needs, goals and
foreign policies of the countries they will represent at the event. The insights
they gain from their exploration of history, geography, culture, economics and
science contribute to the authenticity of the simulation when the role playing
gets under way. The delegates' in-depth knowledge of their countries guarantees
a lively and memorable experience.
Q: Why should I participate in Model UN?A: Model UN promotes students' and teachers' interest in world around them and broadens a student's knowledge in a variety of subjects. Model UN also teaches vital skills in negotiation, public speaking, problem solving, conflict resolution, research and communication. Model UN also gives students and teachers the opportunity to meet interesting new people and make new friends.
Q: What are some of the educational benefits of Model UN?
A: For almost 60 years, teachers and students have benefited from and enjoyed this interactive learning experience. It not only involves young people in the study and discussion of global issues, but also encourages the development of skills useful throughout their lives, such as negresearch, writing, public speaking, problem solving, consensus building, conflict resolution and compromise and cooperation.
Q: What types of topics are discussed in Model UN conferences?
A: The agenda items discussed in committee vary at each conference. Most conferences tend to focus on current affairs issues that are being discussed in the United Nations. These issues can highlight political, financial and/or social concerns. However, the task of some committees might be to address hypothetical concerns or issues from the past or future. For example, many conferences have "crisis" committees, in which delegates must react to a hypothetical or actual crisis situation. Other conferences host historical or future Security Council simulations.
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