WHAT IS MUN
The MUN abbreviation stands for “Model United Nations”. It is the type of conference, where participants are simulating the meeting of particular United Nations’ body (e.g. Security Council, Human Rights Council). Each participant is given a country to represent, however there is a rule that says that one cannot represent the/their country of origin.
The whole idea of Model United Nations is to try to study the policy of the country related to the topic discussed and then represent the country as if one were a real diplomat appointed by its government. It requires, on one hand, extended preparation before the conference and on the other appropriate behaviour during the conference itself (courtesy, application of the rules of procedure`, using appropriate phrases etc.). These two aspects are the conditions of the successful participation in the conference.
It is expected that the outcome of the work of each committee would be the resolution passed. The resolution must follow the proper UN resolution format and should contain substantive ideas how to solve the problem at hand. It is not however so, that if no resolution is passed, the whole committee fails and the conference cannot be considered as successful. Sometimes the lack of a resolution is the indicator of good preparation of participants, especially if in reality no resolution can be passed on the given topic due to contradictory interests of countries involved.
MUNs are also a great opportunity to meet people with similar interests from across the globe. As such conferences are being organized worldwide, there is already a big MUN community that meets during various conferences of this type. Joining this community gives real satisfaction and is really rewarding
During MUN conferences various social events are organised in order to bring participants together and allow them to spend some time outside of the conference room. Some of these events are more formal (diplomatic dinner, banquet), others are informal like club parties or sightseeing.
We wanted to experience all the above in Krakow, Poland – fantastic city with the unique spirit, therefore we decided to organise Model United Nations in Krakow! Welcome to join us in this special event regardless of whether you are already an experienced MUN participant or just a beginner.
The whole idea of Model United Nations is to try to study the policy of the country related to the topic discussed and then represent the country as if one were a real diplomat appointed by its government. It requires, on one hand, extended preparation before the conference and on the other appropriate behaviour during the conference itself (courtesy, application of the rules of procedure`, using appropriate phrases etc.). These two aspects are the conditions of the successful participation in the conference.
It is expected that the outcome of the work of each committee would be the resolution passed. The resolution must follow the proper UN resolution format and should contain substantive ideas how to solve the problem at hand. It is not however so, that if no resolution is passed, the whole committee fails and the conference cannot be considered as successful. Sometimes the lack of a resolution is the indicator of good preparation of participants, especially if in reality no resolution can be passed on the given topic due to contradictory interests of countries involved.
MUNs are also a great opportunity to meet people with similar interests from across the globe. As such conferences are being organized worldwide, there is already a big MUN community that meets during various conferences of this type. Joining this community gives real satisfaction and is really rewarding
During MUN conferences various social events are organised in order to bring participants together and allow them to spend some time outside of the conference room. Some of these events are more formal (diplomatic dinner, banquet), others are informal like club parties or sightseeing.
We wanted to experience all the above in Krakow, Poland – fantastic city with the unique spirit, therefore we decided to organise Model United Nations in Krakow! Welcome to join us in this special event regardless of whether you are already an experienced MUN participant or just a beginner.