The UN Resolution 137 (II),  of November 17, 1947 states:

“[Member states]… encourage the teaching of the UN Charter and the purposes and principles, the structure, background activities of the UN in the schools and institutes of higher learning of their countries”

At the Model United Nations, delegates take the role of a diplomat or ambassador of a country that has been chosen by consensus of the students. The Model United Nations simulates some of the aspects of United Nations from the way decisions are being made, to the overall negotiation process within the United  Nations.

SECRETARIAT | All NMUN Conferences are administered by an experienced secretariat from all over the world. We select our volunteer staff from our conference delegate ranks. Many of the individual committees are directed by either graduate students or professionals who hold at least a BA/BS in their field. The Conference Secretariat works year-round to ensure the most exciting, realistic, and rewarding educational simulation possible.

RESOURCES | NMUN provides many preparation resources for delegates including background information on committee structure, agenda items, rules of procedure, and references for further research. Committee updates are provided on-line.

An on-site Delegate Resource Center contains photocopiers, workspace, computer word processors, printers and a helpful office staff. The resource center also offers limited access to Internet resources and faculty members.

SPEAKERS | NMUN has hosted such renowned and respected opening speakers as Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, H.E., H.E. Dr. Srgjan Kerim, President of the 62nd Session of the General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, H.E. Mr. Kofi Annan, Ambassador Bill Richardson of the U.S., Ambassador Allan Rock of Canada, Ambassador Karl Paschke of Germany and many others. In addition, the NMUN Secretariat will arrange for U.N. officials and/or experts in the field to speak.

Each year, a selected group of students prepares for their role as the ambassadors of a chosen country, all which cumulates in going to National Model United Nations Conference in New York City, United States.

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