After the second day of THIMUN commencing, it’s time to talk about the facts. What is the best food to splurge a little cash on? Of course, there is the free lunch menu, which is great in itself, but if one happens to feel a little peckish, the World Forum restaurant is a good option.…
“For politics is not like the nursery; in politics obedience and support are the same.” ― Hannah Arendt, Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil The Great Power Rivalry of the 21st century has begun with the coveted crown of hegemonism worn by few, but sought by many. Following the Second…
For the first time at THIMUN, a model International Criminal Court is available to student participants. The International Criminal Court (ICC) is located in The Hague and was created by the United Nations in 2002 to investigate and prosecute extreme war crimes on an international level. At THIMUN 2024, the ICC simulation is directed by…
Hey Upper East Side of the THIMUN arena, it’s your favorite fashionista here, ready to spill the tea on the delegates and their sartorial choices. Picture this: power pantsuits, sleek ensembles, and the occasional unexpected fashion risk. It’s a political catwalk that could give Paris Fashion Week a run for its money. Here’s…
This year’s conference might keep you busy, but what is there to do after 17:00, when you leave the World Forum after hours of debate? Even in the winter, The Hague offers a range of activities to keep conference participants occupied in between THIMUN hours. Whether it is with new friends made, or a whole…
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…