This three-day event brought brilliant individuals from around the globe, providing a platform for youth mirroring the experience in debating at the United Nations. Friday ignited some compelling debates for all committees. Saturday and Sunday unfolded conclusions to the debates resulting into the creation of resolution documents so delegates commit to what they previously advocated for.

That’s definitely not the end of it! MaltMUN facilitated the creation of connections with two Socials on Friday and Saturday night, where delegates had the chance to build lasting friendships.

Theme: Will Peace in the Balkans be finally achieved?

Serbia still recognises Kosovo as being part of it, rendering Kosovo short of sovereignty. Discussions amongst the the UN Security Council delegates denoted the possibility of holding (enforced) referendums . However, other delegates opposed the enforcement of referendums arguing it is unfair and would need to be applied to other states facing a similar challenge.

An alternative as put forward by the Serbian delegate was that states made up of a Serbian majority should rejoin Serbia, but the Albanian delegate counteracted this claiming member states should be entitled to sovereignty. The Turkish advocated this view mentioning that a state shouldn’t be restricted to one ethnicity, especially for the Balkans which are characterised by multi-cultural identities and freedom of movement.

Theme: Going Nuclear?

The Intermediate Committee opened up to the possibility of nuclear energy being a solution to increasing energy demand and addressing climate change, bearing in mind a volatile environment.

Advocates argued that as one of the best available power source, nuclear energy can support growing energy demand while producing relatively low emissions. However, other delegates raised concerns about immediate risks, like radiation sickness and nuclear explosions, as well as the issue of handling nuclear waste.

A prominent point which two delegates she light on is the need for setting of deadlines, a crucial component to ensure that ideas they advocated for are translated into actions.

Q: What unique experiences did you encounter in the Maltese conference that wasn’t offered elsewhere?

A: Meeting the president of Malta and having the committee sessions being held in the parliament created a very professional setting, mirroring the experience of being a professional diplomat. Mixing this with the quick friendships that I made it definitely an amazing experience!

Gordy Morozov, delegate from MUN on the Rhine

Theme: Space Exploration

Outer space’s untapped potential affixed with emerging cutting-edge technology could offer solutions for contemporary challenges, such as climate change and even overpopulation! But how do you regulate such a complex industry?

Space being a common heritage for the nations, can easily render issues like rapid commercialisation and misuse of resources. From regulating commercial activity to imposing quotas, the Beginner Committee proved to have a comprehensive outlook by addressing several elements in the resolution document.

Q: You were amongst the youngest delegates at the conference and you still received an award, congratulations! How did participating in the conference impact your growth within this field? Could you also describe some memorable moments from the event that stood out to you?

A: Partaking in this conference helped me develop diplomacy skills, such as negotiating, collaborating and debating. However, it also honed general skills, notably adaptability as I was quite unfamiliar with the topic of my committee, but contributed considerably to the discussions. The most memorable moment where finishing our resolution paper in a constrained time and hearing my name for Honourable Mention. It was an overall amazing experience that I would recommend to anyone!

Illenia Debono

Awards and Farewells – The Closing Ceremony

The incredible MaltMUN 2023 Annual Conference closed off by celebrating the skills and contributions of the best delegates at the National Library of Malta! However, a well-deserved certificate of participation was distributed amongst all delegates to account for the effort and time they put in.

Ready to explore the world of international relations and diplomacy? Visit MaltMUN’s website here to discover what it offers!

Any other questions? Feel free to reach out to them through their Instagram or Facebook page.

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Who is MaltMUN?

The Malta Model United Nations Society is a non-profit organisation, seeking to set up debating simulations based on existing committees within the United Nations. One of its forefront objectives is to aid individuals in matters pertaining to public speaking, negotiation and diplomatic. As such, this is achieved by setting numerous seminars, discussions and social events on an annual basis.

The Annual Conference

The Annual Conference is an event acting as a simulation model of the United Nation’s system. Ardent about paving way for individuals who wish to pursue related careers, the MaltaMUN provides a structure of the UN’s working bodies and engages young people (on both a local and international level) in discussions about global affairs.

This year’s Conference theme is Prioritising Progress: Securing a Fairer Future, which is all about securing a fair and sustainable future for on a global scale. The Conference is targeted towards individuals ranging from 18-30 years of age wishing to improve their public speaking skills and build connections with other young adults from around the world. Not only will participants have the opportunity to take part in the committee sessions, but there will also be two socials, ensuring that this would be a memorable experience.

The committee sessions are split three-fold, each one tackling a different topic and has a different level of difficulty:

Delegate Fee

The General Delegate fee costs 60 euro. However, Maltese delegates who share their application on their story and refer a friend to apply, can secure a discount of a staggering 20 euro to drive down the revised cost to only 40 euro.

With the payment of the fee, delegates secure the following perks:

• Training sessions
• Conference materials
• Two unforgettable socials on Friday and Saturday night
• Prizes for those with outstanding contribution
• Certificate of participation
• Support from our team before and during the conference

If you have any questions regarding the conference or application process, interested individuals are encouraged to reach out to MaltaMUN’s Facebook Page.

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Membership Benefits

“When becoming a member of this organisation, members will benefit from ____________”.

Although these kind of statements are clever (and necessary) ways of keeping orgs alive and growing their membership count, they lack something vital. The power to do more. The Malta Model United Nations Society (MaltMUN) has retained the traditional personal benefits of memberships, but they have also added the ‘Share the Meal Initiative‘ to their membership system. A way of doing more by giving back.

You can find their membership benefits listed here:

1. Keep up to date with MaltMUN’s local and international Opportunities!
2. Be offered internship opportunities with International Organisations.
3. Get discounts at their Annual Conference
4. Get discounts at their International Delegations training and attendance.
5. Have Preferential Committee Selection
6. Form part of a European MUN Community

What I love about this membership system is the idea of creating a community around a set of goals and values, namely that looking beyond our own comfort and acknowledging that with very little we can do so much!

Kelly Cini, Secretary General

How Does It Work?

Matthias Azzopardi, MaltMUN’s President, explains the concept in the following statement:

MaltMUN’s mission statement is to foster excellence and there is no better way to do so than to act on the principles that the Society stands for. Through MaltMUN’s newly revamped €3 annual membership system, we have been collecting €2 euro from each membership and donating it to the UN Share the Meal Initiative.

So far, the society has collected a total of €148, which means that they have provided 211 meals for those who need it. MaltMUN’s PRO, Jeremy followed by saying;

The idea behind this system is to create a model that benefits everyone. The reality is that many organisations don’t use their membership system for large-scale profit. Following such a difficult year for all of us, MaltMUN wished to practice what it preached- to make a positive change.

Hopefully more organisations follow suit. After all, if it isn’t us making a difference than who?

Applications are open all year round. So, as Azzopardi shares his final words…

As the saying goes, if you want to walk fast, walk alone but if you want to walk far, walk with others. Indeed, our journey does not stop here. So join MaltMUN (here) today so that we may together leave a mark in the world we live in!

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