What is Model United Nations

Model United Nations: It is an educational simulation which provides students a platform to develop their skills and knowledge in diplomacy, international relations and the United Nations. Students are expected to either represent a country or a personality, and must work in unison with other delegates to solve a problem pertinent to the global scenario. MUN teaches participants skills like research, public speaking, debating, and writing skills, in addition to critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership.

Delegates are expected to conduct research prior to the conference and formulate position papers and create policy proposals that they will debate with other delegates in the committee.

Towards the end of the conference, delegates vote on written policies called “draft resolutions” with an aim of passing them with a majority vote.
In addition, crisis committees, which deal with crisis scenarios which can be contemporary or historical, can develop leadership skills and the ability to adapt and deal with unexpected situations. Material issues of diplomacy and policy are also approached through a quasi-academic process.