Model UN Conference Slovenia 2012

Congratulations to Alba, Year 12, who has been chosen as the Head of the Model United Nations delegation representing and speaking on behalf of Romania at the next Model UN Conference in Slovenia in March 2012. The Model United Nations is an academic simulation of the United Nations that aims to educate participants about current events, topics in international relations, diplomacy, and the United Nations agenda. The participants role-play as diplomats representing a nation or NGO in a simulated session of an organ (committee) of the United Nations, such as the Security Council or the General Assembly. Participants research a country, take on roles as diplomats, investigate international issues, debate, deliberate, consult, and then develop solutions to world problems.

More recently, simulation of other deliberative bodies, such as the United States National Security Council, has been included in Model United Nations, even if they are completely unrelated to the UN or international affairs as a whole. In general, the participants that the executive panel considers to be most contributing are given awards, such as 'Best Delegate award'.

Being asked to Head the Romania delegation to the Model UN conference in Slovenia is a wonderful opportunity for Alba and we wish her well in her preparations and in the wonderful experience she has before her.