Meet the Chairs

Human Rights Council 2 “My name is Maria, and I am in grade 10. I go to school in Greece, which is where I am originally from. It has been pretty cool to be a chair – having been a delegate for so long, chairing has never actually crossed my mind, but at one point I…

Meet The Social Media Team

I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Who are the people behind the Instagram posts and reels? Here’s an introduction to the social media team!   Billy Williams Billy is in sixth form,…

Oh, The Places You’ll Go: THIMUN edition

The THIMUN experience is coming to a close; for some, so is school. Attending THIMUN, a prestigious combination of academic and social endeavors, is the highlight of many school careers. With this era of adolescence coming to a close, what will the future hold for graduating delegates, press members, and chairs?   These Generation Z…

The Delegate Horoscope

Aries, the Fearless (March 21 – April 19) From now on, you will never be afraid to yell during the committee sessions. In all fairness, you will keep believing you’re right!  Taurus, the Peacekeeper (April 20 – May 20) From now on, while making a great entrance into the committee wearing a tailored pantsuit with…

Interview: THIMUN Treasurer Peter Loy

MUNITY had the pleasure of interviewing Peter Loy, the Treasurer of the THIMUN Board of Directors, as he reflected on his final year at the conference. In addition to his position as Treasurer, he also manages the admin staff from local schools, ensuring that debate is able to flow freely within committees, and solving challenges…

Where is the Honour in Killing?

THIMUN has been a forum for the debate of global topics for over half a century. Each debated topic is significant and relevant to its time. However, the question of what is relevant and what should be relevant often differs. One topic in particular focuses on an archaic practice best consigned to history. This is…

A Honorable Visit to the HSC

On Thursday, former Council General in Jerusalem, Edward Abington, graced the Historical Security Council (HSC), with his presence. “For me, it’s a real privilege to be here. It’s important what you are doing.” This powerful statement opened up Mr. Abington’s speech in Room: Central America. Abington was part of the US State Department for 30…

Behind the Silent Door: What is ICJ?

With the hope of creating THIMUN into a more accurate representation of the United Nations, the addition of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) was vital. In 1993, the former Head of the Board of Directors of the THIMUN conference, David Williams, asked Robert Stern, a teacher who was running his school’s Model United Nations,…