ULB MUN

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ULB MUN is the ULB’s delegation to the National Model United Nations in New York. http://ulbmun.wordpress.com

Geschiedenis

Model United Nations is an academic simulation of the United Nations that aims to educate participants about civics, effective communication, globalization and multilateral diplomacy. In standard Model UN, students take on roles as diplomats and participate in a simulated session of an intergovernmental organization. Participants research a country, take on roles as diplomats, investigate international issues, debate, deliberate, consult, and then develop solutions to world problems.

During plenary sessions, participants use communication and negotiation skills in order to best represent their countries’ policies. The simulations include public speeches, foreign policy analysis, conflict resolution, but also report writing such as working papers and resolutions. The participants come from all over the world, mainly from outstanding universities.

NMUN is the world’s pre-eminent model UN conference and welcomes more than 5,000 participants annually from around the world. It is held in New York, Washington DC, Latin America and China. We have chosen to take part in the one held in New York which is partly hosted at the United Nations Headquarters, with opening and closing ceremonies in the United Nations General Assembly Hall.


Each year, the ULB MUN delegation, established at the beginning of the academic year, participates at the NMUN NY which takes place in late March/early April in New York. During this 5-day simulation we represent a country that is appointed to us in November. Our delegates are present in various committees depending on the country we represent (e.g. the General Assembly First Committee,Economic and Social Council, International Atomic Energy Agency, etc.).

Each year we proudly defend the colors of our organisation as well as our university. Each new year is a new opportunity to set the bar even higher and make this entire adventure the best it can possibly be!