When the United Nations General Assembly gathered for the second day on Saturday morning, most nations had already aligned themselves into resolution drafting groups addressing the agenda topic of “Protecting civilians in combat zones, especially those with disabilities.” By the end of the day, some resolution groups had gained additional sponsors while others fractured over disputes relating to the depth…
The Model United Nations Of The Far West’s Commission on Science and Technological Development does not like to mess around. The committee chose today to forgo much of their open caucus time, preferring instead to sort out their issues in unmoderated caucus. All parties started out working on just one singular resolution. This move was followed by claims from almost…
During the health assembly of MUN Far West in 2023, the topic point approached was related to vaccine misinformation. Based on the fact that vaccines are a method that prevents diseases, the global community agrees that it is necessary to have efficiency and effectiveness in relation to spreading information about vaccines. However, in order to get the information that vaccines…
Charlotta Schlyter, a Swedish diplomat who is currently working as an ambassador for Sustainable Development at the Mission of Sweden to the United Nations in New York. She earned an LLM, or Master of Laws, at Uppsala University in Sweden and a second LLM at the University of Toronto in Canada. While attending a human rights course in Strasbourg, France,…
The Opening Plenary of the Model United Nations of the Far West began with roll calls of the member states, of which 55 were present. Following roll call, the chairs of the General Assembly invited the Secretary-General, Zoe Iseri, to the podium. Ms. Iseri discussed the shared mission of the MUNFW to an equitable and peaceful sustainable future, which includes…
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…