Model United Nations

Do you have an interest in global issues, debate, or politics? Model united nation is a program the high school of enterprise business and technology provided for students who want a gateway to critical thinking, public speaking, and international affairs. 

 

WHAT IS MODEL UNITED NATIONS

Model United nation is a simulation of the united nation where students represent countries in discussion of global issues in mock sessions like actual diplomats! Participants get to research their assigned country to collaborate to draft resolutions, debate solutions, and also research their global issue. Conferences typically mimic like the General Assembly or Security Council and tackle real-world topics such as climate change, human rights, or international security 

 

SKILLS YOU CAN DEVELOP WHILE IN MODEL UNITED NATIONS 

Students that participate in Model United Nation are able to create a dynamic set of skills that extend far beyond the classrooms. Public speaking and debate help the kids' speaking techniques while they advocate for their assigned countries' interests. The experience cultivates critical thinking and research ability, encourages collaboration and teamwork, and negotiation skills. Model UN is an engaging way for young people to learn about international affairs, build leadership skills, and connect with others passionate about global problem solving. 

 

WHAT DO YOU DO IN MODEL UNITED NATION

• You're assigned a count, or a UN committee and your job is to advocate for your countries interests not your personal opinions.

• Once you have your country assigned, you study your country's stance on global issues and then write a position paper outlining your country's views and proposed solutions. And then prepare an opening speech to introduce your ideas to your committee.

• Participates debate and negotiate in a formal debate using their draft resolutions documents proposing solutions to the issue. 

• Lastly the vote and resolve, participants present and defend their resolution and also, they vote on proposed resolutions. The whole process goal is to pass resolutions that reflect diplomatic compromise.