In the 21st century, we have seen many technological advancements causing the world to take on a different worldview and tackle new challenges. This year, the Model United Nations of the Far West will be discussing important issues related to global health and technology with a shared commitment to a sustainable future. The importance of universal health care and digital…
Where are you from? I am originally from rural Pennsylvania, but my family moved to Sacramento a couple of years ago What is MUN? MUN stands for Model United Nations. MUNFW stands for Model United Nations of the Far West. It is a simulation of the United Nations, where participants act as delegates representing various countries and engage in diplomatic…
In the morning, as most delegates ready themselves for a long day of speeches and resolutions ahead of them, Miriam College students are preparing for an all-nighter. Miriam College is a non-profit Filipino Catholic educational institution for girls and young women. Although this has been a first-time experience for many students, especially in a virtual format, Miriam College has been…
1) How long have you been directing the Model United Nations of the Far West conference? I have been serving as the Executive Director since 2020, but joined staff of the organization in 2014. I was a student delegate from 2009 until 2012 and fell in love with MUNFW so it has been a real privilege to be able to…
According to the United Nations, mine action “entails more than removing landmines from the ground. It includes high impact efforts aimed at protecting people from danger, helping victims become self-sufficient and active members of their communities, and providing opportunities for stability and sustainable development.”[1] With a rough start with this morning's virtual hiccups and uncommonly absent delegate presence, negotiations in…
In light of being the only World News Reporter under an assigned country for this year's Model United Nations of the Far West 71st session, I decided to take a quick stroll down memory lane in appreciation of free media. Today, the world knows Finland as a deeply Western country with strong partnerships, and a dedicated delegate role in the…
Today, Finland started their opening plenary speech with the reference to this year’s conference theme “The Empowerment of Women and Girls” as something which “contains many complex issues.” Such issues are greatly affected by “blockades and shortfalls by the COVID-19 pandemic.” Finland made a strong emphasis on cooperative and unified solutions, which Finland supported by saying “Inequalities women face every…
Dear Honorable Delegates and Esteemed Guests, On behalf of the Secretariat and Heidelberg University, it is my honor to welcome you to the 71st Session of the Model United Nations of the Far West Conference: “Because It’s 2022: the Empowerment of Women and Girls.” For far too long, gender-based inequality has persisted worldwide. The 71st Session will be an opportunity…
General Assembly (GA) The United Nations General Assembly had a productive second day of debate on Agenda Topic Two: Terrorism, as they took three Resolutions into the voting block, and ended up passing two. Resolution 1, Support to Victims of Terrorism and Accountability for Terrorist Acts, drafted by the “Western European and Others” group was the first resolution to pass.…
Togo (General Assembly)- Day 1: "Against all odds, against all powers, Togo reigns supreme at the UN. Togo, the formerly insignificant, small African nation has become the significant, small African nation and de facto movere and shaker of the United Nations. Togo confronted Europe on its colonial and neocolonial tendencies. Togo then united South and Latin America into a single…