SMUN brings together university students for active discussion and engagement in issues of world politics. The conferences demand much of the students, in terms of knowledge and diplomatic skills; the pay-off, however, is one which benefits the participating delegates for the rest of their lives. SMUN sets the framework within which interest is turned into involvement, and theory is turned into practice. A Model United Nations conference – also known as ‘Model UN’ or simply ‘MUN’ – is an authentic simulation of the work in a UN committee such as the Security Council, or other regional and international organisations, such as the African Union or the WTO.
A MUN conference is structured as a scenario-based simulation, meant to educate and train the participants in fields of civics, communications, and multilateral diplomacy.
During a Model United Nations conference, students take on roles as foreign diplomats and participate in simulated sessions, representing the country appointed to them. To prepare they investigate an issue in depth, to be able to debate and develop solutions to the topic of discussion. During a simulation the participating delegates must employ a variety of communications and critical thinking skills to defend and advance the policies of the country they represent.
In a MUN, existing rules and procedures are followed to a great extent, something which aims at giving the participating delegates a chance to put into practice his/her knowledge while learning how the international system works.
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