While extensive research, persuasive speeches, and strategic negotiations form the backbone of any successful MUNFW delegation, one often overlooked element can have just as powerful an impact: attire. Dressing the part is not only about meeting expectations, it is about creating a strong presence, embodying confidence, and making a statement without even saying a word. At the MUNFW 74th Session,…
As Third Committee delegates debate the protection of Indigenous rights, a central question posed by Singapore in committee symposium continues to echo through the chambers: Are Indigenous rights negotiable? One resolution underway, largely led by the United States, aims to reaffirm each countries’ commitment to Indigenous communities, though still respecting national sovereignty. While supported amongst fellow delegates, the resolution stops…
As the delegates gather in the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), they confront some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. From war-torn landscapes and degraded ecosystems to overfished oceans and disappearing biodiversity, the stakes are high. These challenges are no longer future concerns, but present-day emergencies that demand global consensus. Adding to the urgency is the 2050…
While hundreds of students gather at MUNFW to simulate international diplomacy, many are also experiencing life in the United States—some for the first time. To gain a sense of how America is perceived by international attendees, several foreign students were asked to share their impressions of the country, both the good and the not-so-good. Mr. Matt Cousin, from France, described…
Model United Nations is, at its core, about empowering young leaders—developing a deeper understanding of global politics, forming resolutions on shared challenges, and taking meaningful action through diplomacy. But just as delegates prepared to take their seats, a very literal obstacle emerged: a sudden power outage swept through the conference hotel, casting both the venue and the incoming delegations into…
At the 74th session of the MUNFW General Assembly Third Committee, Nepal delivered a powerful message on the rights of Indigenous peoples, linking ancient wisdom to modern development goals. The Nepali delegate began by addressing global inequality: Indigenous communities make up less than 5% of the population but nearly 90% of those living in extreme poverty. Calling this a result…
At the Model United Nations Far West Environmental Assembly (UNEA), one delegate emphasized the urgent need to address the environmental devastation caused by armed conflict. Drawing attention to the effects of chemical weapons, heavy artillery, and unsustainable military practices, the delegate highlighted how warfare has led to ecosystem collapse, water contamination, and the depletion of natural resources in conflict zones.…
As new leaders and diplomats are shaped through Model UN, we asked delegates to reflect on the individuals who have shaped them. Who are the role models that helped inspire the voices we see at the 74th Far West Model United Nations Conference? The answers, as expected, were as diverse as the delegates themselves. When asked who she looks up…
At this year’s Model United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), the delegation representing Afghanistan has taken a position many initially found difficult to reconcile: outspoken support for women’s rights, with a particular emphasis on access to education as a human right. On the first night of committee, delegates took notice as Afghanistan joined countries such as China,…
The UNEA committee opened with intense discussion on the topic of “Ensuring Access and Sustainable Use of Critical Minerals.” Delegates engaged in a robust debate over the ethical implications and geopolitical realities of resource extraction, particularly as it relates to copper, lithium, nickel, and cobalt—materials critical to the production of modern technologies such as smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles. A…