After weeks of hard work, writing position papers and simulations, I participated along with 15 other students from St. Petersburg College in the National Model United Nations Conference B in New York City, March, 27-31 2016 (NMUNNY).  This simulation was one of the most unique and educational experiences that I will always remember. I represented the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, along with another student in a simulation of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Having said that, the first topic we addressed was: Strengthening the Capacity of Refugee Host Countries, which is considered as an humanitarian issue of the twenty-first century and beyond. In addition, our team was awarded Outstanding Delegation at the Conference, which hosted more than 3,000 delegates from 300 + schools on the five continents.

This conference has helped me to gain a better understanding on how global issues are addressed at the United Nations and it also gave me an insight into the philosophy, rules and procedures of the organization. I learned about conducting diplomatic negotiations in a diverse cultural  milieu as well as writing resolutions.

Post written by Sane Haidara