Freedom of the Press: Lessons from Cecilia Sala’s Bold Journalism By Allegra Baschiera, Photos by Lucie Mellon As the THIMUN 2025 conference begins, delegates and chairs will be crafting resolutions to solve various global issues, but the MUNITY team will heed the role of sharing the work of all participants in the conference. By sharing…
Wrapping Up THIMUN 2025: “Clapping is in Order!” By Jina Song After accumulating thousands of delegates, officers, and admin from dozens of countries, THIMUN is finally drawing a close. Throughout four days of lobbying, debating, and writing resolutions, THIMUN carries memories to cherish. Initially, many delegates expected THIMUN to be “completely formal, all business.” But…
Goodbye from Munity By the MUNITY team Ina Choe After months of planning for MUNITY, boarding a 14-hour flight, and publishing more than 40 articles, I can confidently say that THIMUN 2025 will be a week I’ll always cherish. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work with such a talented and creative team. I…
How to say goodbye to THIMUN: The Delegate’s guide By Anna Delmas As THIMUN 2025 comes to a close, delegates wrap up debates and prepare to leave behind their committees, filled with new memories and friendships. However, leaving behind the person they have become for a week may be complicated, so the MUNITY team has…
Balancing Progress and Preservation in the Environmental Commissions By Jina Song Illustrations by Ozzie In the Oceania Foyer and Europe room, the two environmental commissions have been pioneering new solutions for the environment. Founded in 1973, the Environmental Commission remains a cornerstone in shaping an ever-changing world. The Environmental Commission has debated critical agendas navigating…
Peace for Israel-Palestine: Edward Abington at the HSC By Jina Song Photography by Lilly Tourville On Thursday, January 30th, the Historic Security Council (HSC) welcomed Edward Abington, a former United States consul general in Jerusalem. During his presentation, followed by questions and answers from the delegates, he provided critical insight into the HSC’s third topic:…
How to Stay Sane While Supervising Teens at THIMUN: A Survival Guide By Shrika Gadepalli and Allegra Baschiera Photography by Lilly Tourville (Please Note: This piece is partly satire.) MUNITY asked a few chaperones and MUN directors to compile their best advice and warnings. To the next generation of THIMUN chaperones and directors, here is…
Freedom of the Press: Lessons from Cecilia Sala’s Bold Journalism By Allegra Baschiera, Illustrations by Azadeh Changrani-Rastogi As the THIMUN 2025 conference begins, delegates and chairs will craft resolutions to solve various global issues. Still, the MUNITY team will heed the role of sharing the work of all participants in the conference. By sharing this…
World Forum Staff Spotlight By Jina Song Photography by Lilly Tourville Behind the bustle of the THIMUN conference, dozens of World Forum staff members have been working tirelessly to fill our stomachs or organize coats. So before all students head back home, let’s take a moment to thank the workers behind this conference. Even with…
Evening Entertainment : A Panel of A.I. By Lucie Mellon On the evening of the 29th of January, THIMUN had the pleasure of hosting a panel discussion on the topic of AI, focusing on the perspectives of corporate, startup, and NGO. The three experts present, Carla Canino from Kindlee (startup), Daniela Martea from Shell (corporate),…
The Black Box Problem: Ady Van Nieuwenhuizen on Legal Perspectives of AI Governance By Shrika Gadepalli Photography by Anna Plunkett Renowned Intellectual Property (IP) and privacy lawyer Ady van Nieuwenhuizen honoured GA6 (Legal) with her presence, offering an insightful discourse on the fundamental principles of accountability (ensuring stakeholder responsibility), transparency (providing users with a clear…
Delegates and Homework Stress By: Paula Knapp The everlasting excitement of THIMUN is almost palpable in the air as delegates and chairs engage in their roles with joy. However, there is a small detail which may always stay in the back of each atendee’s heads: the dreaded homework. THIMUN is dandy and all that,…
Panic! In GA2: Standards of Safety in the workforce By Allegra Baschiera, Photos by Lucie Mellon The resolution proposed by Algeria debated the question of working conditions and standard of safety in factories. It focuses on improving working conditions worldwide, especially in developing and newly developed countries. The main submitter first recognizes the issue of…
POI to the Chair: Is Rizz in Order? How to Get a THIMUN Date By Jina Song Photography by Lilly Tourville and Anna Plunkett “Roses are red, violets are blue . . . water comes from the tap, can I get your Snap?” “Are you a magician? Cuz everybody disappears when I look at you.”…
Erik-Jan Oosterhout’s visit to the NATO council By Anna Delmas Five months from now, the NATO summit will be held in the World Forum, where today’s delegates debate. In honor of this summit, the Dutch political counselor of the NATO mission stationed in Brussels, Erik-Jan Oosterhout, appeared as a guest speaker in front of THIMUN’s…
“Listen to Us”: Conversation with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs By Allegra Baschiera Photography by Lucie Mellon On Tuesday the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted an interview with two THIMUN delegates from the NATO Council, as part of the Netherlands’ preparation for the NATO Summit in June. The communication officers, Anne Aarts and…
Bringing the future closer to the present: Ayca Turan’s speech at SPC1 By Ethan Chan Photography by Lilly Tourville In line with this year’s theme of Artificial intelligence, Ayca Turan, a creative technologist who works with AI, delivered a talk to SPC1, providing valuable perspectives and thought-provoking insights. She began by asking if the delegates…
What the Future Holds for Seniors at THIMUN By Karolina Ritsema Photography by Karolina Ritsema For many students at THIMUN, MUN has been a long and impactful journey that has spanned across years of their high school journeys. For those graduating this year, the last THIMUN conference, and oftentimes the last MUN conference, can bring…
Sweet Treats: Behind the Stroopwafel stand fueling delegates at THIMUN By Ethan Chan Photography by Lilly Tourville Stroopwafels are a classic Dutch delicacy, and it is a yearly THIMUN tradition to pick up a freshly made one at the stand near the entrance of the World Forum. After tiring committee sessions and fierce debates, every…
Corridor Chronicles: Who are the Admin Behind the Committees? By Jina Song Photography by Anna Plunkett Guardians of the door, passer of notes, and walking GPS of the World Forum—these are just a few of the roles admin take on. Flaunting an “all access” ID allowing them to roam through the World Forum, admins are…
The Thin Line Between Academic Integrity and AI By Paula Knapp, Illustrations by Azadeh Changrani-Rastogi “If you guys use AI on this assignment, you will get a zero.” This is a sentence that most students nowadays have heard before. Due to the rapid progression of AI, academic integrity is impacted tremendously and questions about the…
1982 and Beyond: Ambassador Oyarzabal’s Seminar on the Falkland Dispute By Shrika Gadepalli The Honorable Mario Oyarzabal, Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to the Netherlands, glorified the Historical Security Council (HSC) – Year 1982 with his presence. The Ambassador shared profound insights into the Falkland Islands dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom in his…
Exploring Misinformation and Disinformation in SPC-2: Special Panel by Daniela Martea By Jina Song Photography by Anna Plunkett On Wednesday afternoon, AI data expert Daniela Martea spoke at the SPC-2 (Special Conference Conference on AI Sub-commission 2). Martea is a member of Women in AI, an organization of 60 women focused on achieving gender…
THIMUN: Behind the Scenes By Paula Knapp, Photos by Lilly Tourville Since 1968, The Hague International Model United Nations, or more commonly referred to as THIMUN, has welcomed thousands of students to the World Forum. The doors open early to delegates and chairs pooling into the main lobby. To follow protocol for everyone to stay…
Mayor Zanen’s Advice and Hope for THIMUN Delegates By Ina Choe and Ana Ibanescu Jan van Zanen, the mayor of The Hague, spoke on the first day of THIMUN 2025 for the NATO Summit launch and the Opening Ceremony. His annual appearance was a welcoming sight for returning members and an inspiring moment for all…
Beyond the Algorithm: Human Connections in the AI Debate By Jina Song Photography by Anna Plunkett It’s often at your fingertips. One prompt carries the answers to your agenda, your homework, your essay thesis, and more. But the allure of artificial intelligence is sobered by the looming risk of being caught or failing your tests.…
Lobbying: How to be Successful By Allegra Baschiera Photography by Anna Delmas THIMUN is a yearly conference where around three thousand students gather to debate and report current and relevant topics. The number of students, together with the impressive World Forum building, can often overwhelm inexperienced delegates, especially in lobbying situations. Therefore, the press team…
The Secretariat Journey By Jessica Knauss Have you ever wondered how people can take on such big roles at MUN? The Secretariat of THIMUN is a group of individuals just like us who started as delegates and worked their way up to take on one of the most difficult roles within the conference. A secretariat…
Lights, Camera, Peace: The United Nations in pop culture By Ethan Chan Illustration by Azadeh Changrani-Rastogi First mentions in the media In 1946, the creation of the United Nations Department of Public Information in accordance with the recognition of informing the people regarding the UN’s aims and activities was critical to the success of the…
How to Handle Soul-Crushing Rejection…of Your Resolutions By Shrika Gadepalli Photography by Lilly Tourville (Please Note: This piece is satire.) So your draft resolution just got rejected. Maybe it was vetoed faster than you could say ‘point of personal privilege’. Maybe your amendments were tossed out like existential thoughts after 11 pm. Maybe, just maybe,…
2025 NATO Summit Opens Its Doors at THIMUN By Ana Ibanescu and Ina Choe NATO Summit meetings allow the Heads of State and Government of NATO to discuss important issues facing the Alliance, during its evolution. These meetings are not regular, however they are very important in the Alliance’s decision-making process. Summits are used…
Editors in Chief: The MUNITY Staff’s Superheroes By Paula Knapp Photography by Linus Däubner As THIMUN participants begin to find their routines and form friendships within their delegations, the MUNITY staff can not help but do the same. The student-run publication does their best to report on relevant topics surrounding the conference and encapsulating…
Inside the ICC: How the World’s Criminal Court Operates By Jina Song Photography by Lilly Tourville During the THIMUN ICC’s Committee visit to the International Criminal Court, the group got the opportunity to hear a presentation from Joseph Kukulu, interpreter of the court, about the history and impact of the ICC. Originally established in…
The THIMUN 2025 Opening Ceremony By Jina Song and Ethan Chan Photography by Lilly Tourville The house continued to bustle with noise, the continual calls slowly bringing down a veil of silence. With energetic music and dozens of languages filling the King Wilhem Alexander Hall, the delegates and chairs adjourned. The 57th annual opening ceremony…
Goda Mockutė: This year’s keynote speaker By Anna Delmas Photography by Anna Plunkett As THIMUN’s opening ceremony inched closer, the MUNITY Press and Communications team was able to meet the keynote speaker for this year’s conference, Goda Mockutė. Goda Mockutė is the AI Innovation & Partnerships Manager at Erasmus University Rotterdam and works on supporting…
An Arduous Journey to the ICC By Jina Song Photography by Lilly Tourville Step one: get ignored by a dozen trams. Step two: trudge in the rain. Step three: walk some more. Lastly, step four: push through airport-style security gates. Shivering and wet-haired, yet warmed by closer bonds, the International Criminal Court (ICC) Committee finally…
AI: Your MUN Wingman By Shrika Gadepalli As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues redefining the contours of the modern world today, it’s found a way into the realm of Model United Nations (MUN), profoundly influencing how negotiations progress. Delegates tasked with addressing complex issues—like governance, AI ethics and its societal impacts, –increasingly rely on the very…
Welcome to the World Forum: A Photographic Snapshot Welcome to THIMUN 2025! For many of us, preparation for this conference and travel has been strenuous and taxing. The culmination of all your hard work and dedication began today, congratulations! Trams were filled this morning as delegates raced to the conference at 9am. Nevertheless, the World…
Research, Resos, and Relationships: Stepping into the World of THIMUN By Jina Song Grab your blazers, write your resolutions, and break into those dress shoes! Whether THIMUN 2025 is your first conference or last, it is a place for each delegate to explore. As THIMUN is the world’s largest and oldest Model UN conference, its…
Where are you from? By Anna Delmas and Lucie Mellon Illustrations by Azadeh Changrani-Rastogi THIMUN’s doors are officially open, inviting delegates worldwide to participate in this year’s conference. From Oceania to South America, six continents are present this week. We asked some delegates to compare what it is like back home, to here, in The…
Unseen Consequences: How AI contributes to Environmental Decline By Paula Knapp Artificial Intelligence has evidently been a part of human society for quite some time now. Slithering its way, almost unnoticed, into electronics like Smart Phones, Smart TVs and Voice Assistants like Siri or Alexa. As humans get more and more comfortable with the use…
From Sci-fi to Reality: Artificial Intelligence By Allegra Baschiera Photography by Lison Merlino and Linus Däubner It all started with Tron The journey of AI started with the internationally celebrated 1982 movie Tron–the movie series that inspired many children in the world. The revolutionary movie tells the story of a tech-savvy arcade-owner hacking into the…
THIMUN Preparations From All Over the World By Ina Choe, Jina Song, Lucie Mellon, and Lilly Tourville At Seoul Foreign School, the delegation of Monaco collaborates to maintain cohesive stances throughout the committees. Aidan Kopp, a delegate for the Special Conference Sub-Com 1, is most excited to “interact with delegates of all levels and see…
A Taste of The Hague By Paula Knapp Every year, since 1968, thousands of students from around the globe find their way to The Hague, to partake in the THIMUN Conference at the World Forum. Although everyone’s day is jam-packed with resolutions, speeches, and debates, at 17:00 each delegate is set free to roam the…
What MUNITY has to say By Anna Delmas Photography by Linus Däubner THIMUN 2025 is officially opening its doors to thousands of participating delegates this week. Between the debates, speeches, guest appearances, and events, this 57th edition of THIMUN The Hague will be packed with activities and once-in-a-lifetime experiences for many participants. Where does the…
