What is BMEMUN?
BMEMUN is a 3 Day international relations simulation for high school and University students, hosted by the renowned Budapest University of Technology and Economics on the bank of the River Danube in Budapest, Hungary.
At BMEMUN, delegates get to experience the workings of the United Nations and the dynamics of international relations by assuming the roles of UN representatives and members of other international bodies. BMEMUN is an exciting opportunity for students to debate issues that confront world leaders and to draft resolutions in response to these global issues.
This shall be the first edition of the Model UN conference hosted between 23rd and 25th February 2018. We at BME Model United Nations are convinced that such an experience is crucial so as to understand the world around us. Participants will develop their abilities to work with others who are equally motivated and passionate about the topics of debate and to respond to global concerns.
Our Mission:
- To build relationship beyond courtrooms, facilitate learning and to develop intercultural dialogue.
- To make students understand the world around them, that their contribution as a global citizen is a must for a greater tomorrow.
- To provide an interactive educational experience that teaches in an interesting and enjoyable way about the United Nations
- To make students realise the power of Dialogue in solving global issues.
What is a Model United Nations Conference (MUN)?
Model United Nations, also known as Model UN or MUN, is an extra-curricular activity in which students typically roleplay delegates to the United Nations and simulate UN committees, which is generally organized by a MUN club or the school or a University. Here, Students take on the roles of UN representatives and members of other international bodies and national cabinets, and learn about the workings of international politics and problem solving.
By engaging in topics concerning security, economic development, and social progress, delegates learn to navigate the complexities of international negotiation and teamwork, adopt new perspectives and develop comprehensive resolutions to pressing global issues. At the end of most conferences, outstanding delegates in each committee are recognized and given an award.
For example, a student may be assigned the United Kingdom and will have to solve global topics such as nuclear non-proliferation or climate change from the policies and perspectives of the United Kingdom.
Why Participate in Model United Nations?
- Develop comprehensive knowledge about various global issues
- Fosters creative thought processes to solve problems in collaboration
- Develop skills of negotiation, arbitration, mediation
- Improve Capability to understand and negotiate market values and economic impact
- Improve communication, debating and public speaking skills
- Improve team work and leadership skills
- Global peer networking
- Participation in MUN is often looked favourably for university admissions and Job
- Cultural evenings are a great way to meet new people
But the greatest benefit of Model UN goes beyond the courtroom – it happens within you. You’ll see a change in your outlook towards the world. You’ll understand and have a clear picture about it and also understand your role in making the world a better place. Apart from which it also teaches Time Management, research skills and most of all discipline.