Model United Nations

Model United Nations, also known as Model UN or MUN, is an educational simulation and academic competition in which students learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations. MUN involves and teaches research, public speaking, debating, and writing skills, in addition to critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership abilities

 

Participants in Model UN conferences (the "delegates") represent countries or, occasionally, organizations in a committee. In the committee, delegates discuss a topic or topics related to the focus of their committee. Delegates conduct research before conferences and formulate positions that they will then debate with their fellow delegates in committee.

 

At the end of a conference, the best-performing delegates in each committee will receive awards.