What is MUN?

The acronym MUN stands for Model United Nations, which is a simulation of the United Nations and their various bodies. During this occasion, participants work as UN-diplomats and other international representatives. They take on the role of the members of different UN-bodies to negotiate and discuss international politics on an authentic level. There are specific rules and regulations which have to be treated with respect to make the simulation a success.

The participants have to prepare and inform themselves thoroughly about the country they have to represent to convey their position to the audience as authentic as possible. Furthermore there are the so-called “Rules of Procedure” which have to be observed throughout debates and the procedure of drafting resolutions. The participants gain a very close and practical approach about international politics and the functioning of the United Nations. MUNs are present ever since the United Nations was founded. Today various MUNs can be found throughout the whole world. In Germany alone numerous UN-simulations are offered for pupils and students.

More information about MUN you can find on Wikipeda.

For further information about German MUNs please visit: www.model-un.de