The General Assembly has been held in gridlock for the past three days, only moving forward from the topic of genocide and mass atrocities due to time constraints. Though resolutions have been drafted and debated time and time again, Syria and Brazil continuously call for p27s and unmoderated caucuses. Obvious frustration plagues the assembly as they are forced to move…
After their lunch break, the Security Council finalized their working papers and motioned for resolutions concerning Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, and the safety and security violations against children in the ISIS-occupied region. The excitement in the room is palpable as delegates are close to ensuring the protection of children in Mozambique from the never-ending cycle of war, especially concerning child soldiers.…
The second day of the MUNFW each committee received a visit from this year’s keynote speaker, US Department of State representative Wes Rist. During his visit, he opened the floor to delegates to ask him questions of any matter. The Atrocity Prevention Policy Advisor shared his experience and advice from his career and academic journey. Students were eager to absorb…
For it’s second day at the Model United Nations General Assembly First Committee has come together to tackle the pressing issue of sustainable nuclear power, igniting passionate discussions and negotiations in the pursuit of crafting effective resolutions. Amidst intense deliberations, a coalition spearheaded by South Africa, Sweden, Slovenia, and other member states, has put forth a comprehensive resolution aimed at…
In a significant development at the latest session of the Model United Nations, delegates in the Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) are currently in the process of drafting a comprehensive resolution aimed at addressing the pressing issue of food insecurity, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set for 2030. Delegates from Nicaragua, Korea, Ireland, Qatar, Russia, and…
Excitement and anticipation clouded the room as the Security Council held its first meeting at the MUNFW on April 19, 2024. As the room settled, students transformed into delegates ready to advocate for their country and discuss global crises. The first order of business was to set the agenda. Delegates rose to propose which matters they found the most concerning…
Unmoderated caucus ends at 10:43 a.m. on April 20th in the Human Rights Council, followed by a lunch break until 12 p.m. (Happy 4/20 to the supporters of a green new deal). The Security Council committee is attempting to pass a resolution that reaffirms human rights as “universal, indivisible, interdependent, and interrelated,” and the need for member states to acknowledge…
Today's session was spurred to action with a 9 a.m. UNITAR meeting and roundtable event. Key speakers at this event were Mike McBride, Wes Rist, and Michelle Cervantes, all of whom are specialists in their field and former Model UN participants. Each speaker has a deep background and understanding of political science and wants to use their position as a…
Following the opening plenary meeting, delegates broke off into their designated committees to begin debates on their appointed issues. I had the opportunity to interview delegates and chairs from the General Assembly and the FAO committee respectively. Following the six interviews I conducted, the main takeaways from the plenary were issues surrounding Israel and Gaza, sustainability, and overall inspiration from…
As the Model United Nations General Assembly First Committee concludes its first session, delegates from around the globe gather to address pressing issues in the realm of nuclear weaponry and the potential benefits of nuclear energy. The prevailing sentiment among members echoed with calls for disarmament and the prohibition of future developments in nuclear weaponry. "Nine states. We live in…