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…
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, or 12th grade, at St. Andrews College in Dublin, Ireland where he was born and raised. This is Billy’s second time being an illustrator for the MUNITY Press team,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
On Tuesday afternoon, the Danish ambassador to The Netherlands, Jarl Frijs-Madsen, visited the first General Assembly committee (GA1) to present the relevance of the melting Arctic. After answering questions from interested delegates, MUNITY was able to speak with him about his role as an ambassador, an aspiring career of many THIMUN delegates. …
The aim of the forum is to suggest long term solutions to allow Ukraine to recover as well as possible. Reinstating Ukrainian sovereignty and stability are obviously priorities and two topics. Both are essential for a return to normalcy for both Ukraine’s population and the international community. As is the question of Ukrainian infrastructure, its…
It is nearly impossible to be a student in this day and age and not have experience with ChatGPT. A seemingly endlessly useful tool for generating ideas, researching and writing, its temptations are certainly alluring. It can be a lifesaver for analyzing a 16 page source, for generating ideas and, more concerningly for MUN research. …
Reporters – from providing insight into the ongoings of THIMUN to entertainment, they are essential to our MUNITY Press Team. Here is an introduction to this year’s Reporters! Loren Martin Loren is a 12th grader at Kaiserslautern High School in Kaiserslautern, Germany. With an American military background, she frequently moves and does not associate…
Embarking on the THIMUN journey, the committee sessions resemble nothing less than a deck of meticulously crafted diplomatic cards: 1. The Aces of Diplomacy: These delegates are the crowned rulers of strategy. With their well-polished speeches and ingenious proposals, they stand tall as the committee’s master tacticians, always playing their cards right. 2. The Queen…
War and justice is a topic discussed frequently in many establishments, but can one happen without the other? The documentary film, War and Justice, directed by Marcus Vetter, tells the story of the first chief prosecutor of the ICC, Luis Moreno Ocampo. On Wednesday evening, Markus Vetter and Jennifer Schense, former legal advisor…
In the high-pressure arena of international diplomacy, a new phenomenon is taking the global stage by storm: the Speech Sprint. Think of it as the 100-meter dash for eloquent minds and silver-tongued speakers. Enter the “overtime orators” or those diplomatic acrobats who can bend, twist, and stretch their speeches like a gymnast mastering a new…
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…
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…
Social media is a key component of our society and is used by a large segment of the population almost daily. According to Demandsage.com, as of January 9th, 2024, 61 percent of the global population have been actively using social media. Just like the real world, social media creates collectives of people, and has even…
Peace, law, and justice are essential building blocks for laying a strong foundation for an improved world. THIMUN understood the essentiality of these topics and made the components peace, law and justice the theme of this year’s conference. Each building block embodies a crucial role in our world by encouraging cooperation, stability, and the population’s…
All’s fair in love and war, but does the THIMUN Conference also fit the bill? In a world where hashtags trend faster than solutions, the elusive pursuit of world peace seems to have become a task as Herculean as finding a needle in a haystack—all before lunch, no less. Armed with laptops and a precarious…
Peace, law, and justice. This year’s theme is something you will not be forgetting over the next week. However, within the dynamic landscape of peacebuilding, less publicized actions are often overlooked. This commonly applies to female changemakers in Lesser Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs). Meanwhile, we have all heard of Malala Yousafzai’s revolutionary efforts, but hundreds…
In addition to the nation as a whole, war has a multitude of consequences and effects on the people who suffer most, which are the ones that tend to be overlooked. When an armed conflict is declared, most tend to automatically feel sorry for the soldiers having to fight on the battlefields and suffer for…
Society is often regarded as the architect of rules, which impose the construct that people must follow them, warning of the repercussions should the laws be broken. From a young age, individuals are ingrained with the principles of right and wrong with the understanding that stealing a friend’s possession can in turn cause their parents…
The question of revenge versus rehabilitation is age-old and unanswered. By observing our media that shows earnest, square-jawed men condemning the cycle of violence whilst staring intensely into the lense of a camera, one may assume that the decision against revenge has been made. However, that doesn’t mean a decision for rehabilitation has been reached,…
