The opening ceremony for the 56th annual THIMUN conference at the World Forum hosted delegates from countries all over the globe, representing the solidarity found within Model United Nations (MUN). The international delegates are reflected through the annual flag ceremony, a tradition so coveted that they were turning people away at the door. Once the…
As THIMUN starts its engines, delegates and other participants seem thrilled to be part of this unique experience, but one question floats above some people’s heads: What exactly is THIMUN? Firstly, the abbreviation stands for “The Hague International Model United Nations” and was first introduced in 1968 as a small, local conference, by Mr. Paul…
Water bottle: An essential item carried by all the delegates, needed after one’s throat is parched and cracked after a long speech (delegate, make your concluding remarks!), lulling the committee to eternal sleep. Thermometer: A handy tool for when things take a heated turn—when the temperature rises in committee. Earplugs: For when one wants to…
Text editors are crucial to the MUNITY team. They have an incredible outsider insight on the reporters’ articles, which allows them to correct any mistakes before the publication of MUNITY online. Our articles are easy to read thanks to the text editors. Yusef Al Saleh Yusef attends Zurich International School in Switzerland as an…
Have you ever heard of Around The World in 80 Days? Well, try 5 minutes. Whether it be by balloon or by foot, visitors to the World Forum are taken on a global journey. Merely by walking on the ground floor, there is the opportunity to explore all the continents, and while the trek from…
The busy corridors of the HRC2 serve as the center of attention as they reflect on gender, religious discrimination, and prisoner torture among other critical issues. In a room of intense caucus deliberations, three resolutions were introduced during the first debate session, each one having the potential to shape the course of the discussions. …
MUNITY is at last embracing modern times as commitment is made to the new frontier of social media. While the @thimunofficial account was created last year, a new emphasis on social media presence is being built within the press team. Under the leadership of Kara Green, an experienced social media manager employed by THIMUN, to…
On Wednesday, January 24, there will be a Movie Night held in the King Willem-Alexander (KWA) room from 19:30 to 22:00. This documentary film, War and Justice, by director Michael Vetter is an eye-opening look into the International Criminal Court (ICC). It focuses on its 25-year history from the 1998 Treaty of Rome to…
In our world, laws are not just words on an official-looking piece of paper; they are the structure of fairness. They are a set of rules for how we treat each other, creating our society’s idea of what is right and wrong. Let’s take a look at how these laws, both big and small impacts,…
Many have the opinion that in today’s world, justice is best achieved through voting the politicians who represent the people. Governments are created to support the interests of their constituents. But what happens when governments and politicians do not act in the citizens’ interest? How can they be held accountable? Politicians should fulfill their advertised…