Model United Nations, also known as model UN or MUN, is an educational simulation in which students can learn about diplomacy,
international relations, and the United Nations. At an MUN conference, students work as the representative of a country, organization,
or person, and must solve a problem with other delegates from around the world. MUN teaches participants skills like research,
public speaking, debating, and writing skills, in addition to critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership. Usually an extracurricular
activity, some schools also offer model UN as a class. It is meant to engage students and allow them to develop deeper
understanding into current world issues.
Delegates conduct research before conferences: they must formulate position papers and create policy proposals that they will debate
with other delegates in their committee. At the end of a conference, delegates will vote on written policies, called draft
resolutions, with the goal of passing them with a majority vote. The best-performing delegates in each committee, as well as
delegations, are sometimes recognized with awards.