Model UN

Model UN also known as "MUN" is a simulated educational activity that focuses on civics, communications, globalization and multilateral diplomacy. In MUN students take on roles as foreign diplomats and participate in a simulated session of an intergovernmental organization (IGO). Participants research a country, take on a role as a diplomat, investigate international issues, debate, deliberate, consult, and then develop solutions to world problems. During a simulation they must employ a variety of communication and critical thinking skills to defend and advance the policies of their country. Most MUN's are simulations of a body in the United Nations system, like the Economics and Social Council, the Economic and Finance Committee of the General Assembly or the Executive Committee of UNICEF. Many conferences simulate other IGOs including the summit meeting of the African Union, the military committee of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization or the Arab League. Even though not all simulate the United Nations, this type of simulation educational conference and simulations is generically called "Model UN" or "MUN" and the participants are often called "MUNers". One founding idea of the Model United Nations is that "conflict resolution and diplomacy is to be experienced and not just observed".

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