12th & 13th February 2021
Thriving in Turbulent Times
“Dear Delegates,
‘Individually we are a drop. Together we are an ocean.’. In the spirit of a fierce revival from the events considering the dire COVID-19 pandemic, it truly excites me to welcome you to the 4th edition of the Al Diyafah Model United Nations, back in the form of a truly engaging physical conference.
Over the past 2 years, I have witnessed a rapidly growing interest of individuals in MUN, however, as most conferences had transitioned onto digital platforms; it was unfortunate to see that the participants that had fallen in love with this amazing platform couldn’t experience them the way we all once did. It is therefore with great pleasure that my team and I are able to present an exciting, engaging and impactful in-person conference following a pretty mundane 2-year hiatus. Model UN is a platform that enables individuals across the globe to congregate and share ideas, perspectives and cultures. It allows participants to represent their own and even other nations, exposing you to a broader understanding of how the world works. It takes you into a deep dive of international politics, philosophy, morality and law, helps develop your research & communication skills and most importantly, it is an opportunity to have an incredible amount of fun! The ADMUN 2022 secretariat is working diligently to provide you with an unforgettable experience, in terms of learning, broadening your perspective and enjoying yourself doing it all unlike ever before. I hope to see you at the conference and truly appreciate your interest in attending!
Regards,
Ayaan Lasheen
Secretary General, ADMUN 2022
"Greetings Dear Delegates!"
We live in an extraordinary time that calls for extraordinary efforts to bring out the extraordinariness in us to meet unforeseeable events that threaten the planet’s survival.
‘Shaping Peace together: Reaffirming our Collective Commitment to Multilateralism is the Year 2020 UN theme that appeals to that extraordinariness in humans to come together for peace and it somewhat resonates with our own school motto, ‘Luceat Lux Vestra' Together, we will be ‘Thriving in these Turbulent Times’.
The United Nations’ theme for the year,’ ‘Shaping Peace together: Reaffirming our Collective Commitment to Multilateralism’ affirms that the much desired peace could only be achieved through collective commitment which sans your ‘light’ will be as good as what the UN’s predecessor succumbed to.
Look at the events that have unfolded in the past few years: the South-China Sea has become more vexing than ever before; the border issues have threatened to steamroll peace; the emergence of ‘give no hoots’ [so called ‘strongmen’] leaders has ripped apart the fabric of democratic institutions into meaningless existence; the climate warriors have fallen silent [have they been pacified with allurements?]; and the stubborn COVID-19 [the miasma of it has pervaded every sphere of our life!] has increased the world’s palpitations, worrying about the future that is going to be ..especially for the young ones!
What kind of world will we inherit? What can we do? As young minds, we must not stop to ask questions and find solutions… solutions that put ‘faith in humanity’ in the center stage. Let this ADMUN '21 be an extraordinary experience for each one us and bring out that ‘extraordinariness’ in us.
‘Luceat lux vestra’! Let your light shine!"
Regards,
Mr. Robin D'souza
MUN Director ADMUN 2021
MUN or Model United Nations is a simulation where students typically role play as delegates of different countries and discuss serious issues in the form of agendas. Delegates are placed in committees whose main goal is to come up with a resolution which addresses the problems set forth by the agenda. MUN carries a lot of value as it displays the abilities of teamwork, critical thinking, conflict resolution and diplomacy.
Having participated at MUN conferences shows that an individual has concern about ongoing issues in the global community and has taken the initiative to help themselves become better global citizens. It reflects a sense of proactive pragmatism and directed determination. Additionally, this credential is an exceptional addition to CVs for all sorts of applications, including those to university/college.