Editing Model United Nations (section)

{{Short description|Educational simulation of the UN}}
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[[File:JMUN UNSC.jpg|thumb|Delegates attending a Model United Nations committee session in [[Jakarta]], Indonesia|alt=Delegates attending a committee]]
[[File:TIMUN08OpeningCeremony.jpg|thumb|Conference assembly at the Turkish International Model United Nations in [[Istanbul]], Turkey|alt=Conference assembly]]
'''Model United Nations''', also known as '''Model UN''' ('''MUN'''), is an [[educational simulation]] of the [[United Nations]], which teaches students about [[diplomacy]], [[international relations]], [[global issues]], and how the [[United Nations]] is run. During a model UN conference, delegates assume the roles of representatives of countries, organizations, or individuals to collaborate and present global issues.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|date=2022-02-01|title=Model UN Ultimate Guide - Everything you need to know|url=https://munprep.org/model-un-ultimate-guide/|access-date=2022-02-04|website=MUNprep.org|language=en-US|archive-date=4 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204210310/https://munprep.org/model-un-ultimate-guide/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=MUNprep|date=August 1, 2021|title=MUN first glance - The most important fundamentals|url=https://munprep.org/mun-first-glance-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work/|website=MUNprep|access-date=20 August 2021|archive-date=20 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210820041639/https://munprep.org/mun-first-glance-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

MUN fosters skills in [[research]], [[public speaking]], [[debating]], [[writing]], [[critical thinking]], [[teamwork]], and [[leadership]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=United Nations |title=United Nations Guide to Model UN |date=2020 |publisher=United Nations |chapter=Introduction |chapter-url=https://www.un.org/en/model-united-nations/introduction}}</ref> While MUN is primarily an [[extracurricular activity]], some schools integrate it into their curriculum as a class. Its purpose is to deepen understanding of global issues and encourage civic engagement.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.winthrop.edu/modelun/default.aspx?id=26613|title=Model UN – Courses – Winthrop University|publisher=Winthrop University|access-date=4 June 2015|archive-date=3 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190303002702/https://www.winthrop.edu/modelun/default.aspx?id=26613|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Delegates prepare for conferences by conducting research, drafting position papers, and formulating policy proposals. These are discussed during sessions, culminating in drafting and voting on written policies called resolution papers. [[Awards]] are often presented to recognize exceptional participants or delegations.

MUN is available for students from elementary to university levels, with conferences tailored to each age group.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Model United Nations Conferences Database|url=https://bestdelegate.com/model-un-conferences-database/|access-date=2022-02-04|website=Best Delegate Model United Nations|language=en-US}}</ref> Delegates typically attend conferences as part of delegations from their school or university, though some participate independently.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bestdelegate.com/independent-model-un-teams/|title=The Sudden Rise of Independent Model UN Teams: Homeschool, Community, and Private Travel Teams|work=Best Delegate|date=29 February 2012}}</ref>