Part of what makes NHSMUN the world’s premier model UN conference is its deep immersion into the UN system. Delegates come to NHSMUN not just to debate with each other, but also to hear from experts on their topics and engage in dynamic conversations with them. In fact, each...
NHSMUN is excited to be recognized by the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, as one of the winners of the 2020 MUN Refugee Challenge. NHSMUN 2020's Social, Humanitarian & Cultural (SOCHUM) Committee submitted the winning resolution, which was recognized as one of two Best MUN winners in the category...
"The 75th anniversary of the United Nations falls in the middle of a global pandemic. Our founding mission is more critical than ever. On this anniversary, I ask people everywhere to join together. The United Nations not only stands with you…The United Nations belongs to you and is you:...
As always, NHSMUN 2021 will host a diverse range of engaging committees that will fully immerse students in the world of international relations. In addition to committees that are regular favorites, such as CCPCJ and the Security Council, we are also offering new committees that are sure to engage...
What role can disarmament play in both the international community and your own? In honor of International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, September 26th, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) is hosting the 75 #Words4Disarmament Youth Challenge! To take part in this challenge, young people...
We present to you our newest series: NHSMUN’s Declassified MUN survival guide! Each chapter will highlight an important MUN aspect to provide some of our very own tips and tricks to success. Today we have some insight on how to research leading up to a MUN conference; scroll to...
June 8th is World Oceans Day, and the 2020 theme is "Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean." In conjunction with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14, NHSMUN and IMUNA members mark this day by raising awareness about the importance of conserving and sustainably using our oceans, seas, and marine resources. To find...
NHSMUN is honored to participate in the MUN Refugee Challenge led by UNHCR! To promote grassroots awareness and discussion of the challenges refugees face around the world, MUN conferences are invited to join the MUN Refugee Challenge by debating and creating a resolution based on the chosen four key...
This past week, IMUNA's UN Youth Representatives, Jonathan Martin and Dimitri Henry, were honored to attend the 68th Annual United Nations Civil Society Conference. Here is what they had to say about their memorable experience: "The conference provided a much needed recommitment by NGOs to advocate for sustainable cities...
On August 9, the international community recognizes the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. Here is what NHSMUN director for the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, Elizabeth Dudley, notes about this momentous day: “It is the responsibility of non-indigenous peoples to set aside time to think...