SDC2: Working Towards a Better World By Mariya Dembytska The Sustainable Development Committees focus on issues aligned with the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Covering six goals in total, delegates collaborate to draft resolutions that address these issues. Delegates in both committees work to find plausible solutions to improve quality of life worldwide…
GA3: Its Journey to Diplomacy By Mateo Lung GA3, short for General Assembly 3, is one of the largest committees at THIMUN. This year’s theme is culture, encompassing several topics that pertain to social, humanitarian and cultural issues. The committee is focused on addressing early and forced marriage and its implications for the rights of…
Return or Restitution? : Cultural Artefacts By Clara Weber On Wednesday evening, THIMUN hosted an event led by Mr. Alain Meidinger at the World Forum. The program included a short documentary and a Q&A session with guest speaker Jos van Beurden on the return of cultural artefacts to their countries of origin. The board director…
What’s going on in SPCCH1? By Mateo Lung Culture is the central theme at this year’s THIMUN conference, and the Special Committee for Cultural Heritage 1 (SPCCH1) truly embodies that concept. Delegates are addressing the threat of language loss and promoting language diversity, debating the return and restitution of cultural artefacts to their countries of…
Who’s Hungry? By Clara Weber After working all day at the World Forum, a whole new world opens when it comes to getting something to eat, whether you’re on a tight schedule or looking to spend a pleasant evening with new friends. Your best bet for something delicious and quick to reach from the World…
GA2 – Globalisation’s Spillover on Culture. By Somya Jain The General Assembly 2 committee focuses on global economic and financial issues that affect development, equity and sustainability. This year, the committee addressed the impacts of globalization on local cultures and traditional economic systems, an issue that sits at the intersection of this year’s theme, Culture…
Decades of experience in 5 minutes: Dr Nigel Crawhall on Culture and Heritage By Aksel Castel-branco The opening ceremony of the THIMUN 2026 conference had the honour of hosting distinguished guest speaker Dr. Nigel Crawhall, who imparted to the full auditorium, brimming with over 3,000 avid listeners, his knowledge and multiple decades of experience on…
Discussions and Debate at GA1 By Mariya Dembytska The General Assembly is often seen as one of the most representative organs at the UN: it is a space that puts forward policies and decisions, turning concerns into collective calls for action. The topics on GA1’s THIMUN agenda range from measures to protect international shipping and…
Diplomacy in Action: Canadian Embassy Representative Addresses NATO Summit By Celia Overson On January 29, delegates at the NATO summit welcomed Janine Cocker, a representative from the Canadian Embassy. Attendees listened as Cocker provided insight into the Arctic region and shared her experiences in public service. Delegates had the opportunity to speak with her and…
Ukraine’s Ambassador at NATO By Mariya Dembytska This Wednesday, the NATO committee invited a keynote speaker, the Ambassador of Ukraine, Mr. Andriy Kostin. He stepped into the room to discuss the role of NATO in global conflicts. He highlighted the importance of the organization and the methods it uses to remain effective during times of…