METiMUN Pre-conference update!

Dear delegates and metMun followers,

Let me give a brief insight into the Organising Committee of METiMUN 2011, the International Model United Nations Conference at London Metropolitan University.

As you may be aware, Model United Nations conferences or MUNs are simulations of the work of the United Nations’ organs and agencies in which students take on the roles of diplomats in order to gain an intimate understanding of the workings of an intergovernmental organisation. MUNs are held across the world and are a successful tool to encourage the participation of young people in international affairs and to enhance various skills such as research and negotiation skills, cooperation and team-working and well as public speaking.

This year on the 18th and 19th of November, London met MUN society will host the first of many to come LondonMet International Model United Nations (MetiMun) conference. The two-day conference will include a simulation of the Human Rights Council and the World Health Organization and the negotiations will focus on poverty eradication, sexual violence and disease.

Some participants might be adept in the art of MUN conference, while others may be beginner. Nevertheless these conferences are a great opportunity to engage with fellow like minded students and to get somewhat practical experience of the working of various UN committees and the United Nation in General.

Now let me tell a little bit about how the organising committee functions at the backstage of preparation for this conference. From the very onset of deciding to host this conference, there had been frantic meetings and self made deadlines for each member outlining the various tasks that need to be attended. We started quite early around April and to be honest at some point there seemed no end at the complexities and stress involved as everyone had different commitments in addition such as finishing coursework and all.

Throughout the summer we had many Skype meetings, new tasks and deadlines. We had to go through various details like finding sponsors, partners, conference materials, speakers and other administrative details.

But in all, this can be seen as a learning experience for the secretariat in addition to our commitment to provide a worthy MUN experience to all participants.

As this is our first MUN conference we are working hard to make this successful and set a benchmark for future conference at Londonmet. We would love to hear your queries, ideas or suggestion.

Mail us at:

metimun2011@gmail.com,

For more info visit our website at www.metimun2011.weebly.com.

Thanking in anticipation
Yours Sincerely

Under-Secretary General for Informational Services METiMUN 2011.