FEES & REGISTRATION
Registration Fees: Rs. 1500/-
Date of the event: 14th & 15th September, 2024
Event Place: City Campus, RK University, Rajkot.
Who can participate?: Students of any School/ College or any Professional
Exciting Cash Prizes, Trophies and Certificates
In case of any query: +91 9099063666 | +91 9624025908 | hemali.tanna@rku.ac.in, rashmi.gotecha@rku.ac.in
ABOUT RK UNIVERSITY
RK University (RKU) is the first state private university in Saurashtra & Kutch region. It was established by the state of Gujarat, under the Private State University Act, 2009 by a gazette notification dated 12 October 2011 and recognized by University Grant commission (UGC) under section 22 of UGC Act, 1956. University offers degrees in Science, Agriculture, Ayurveda, Engineering, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Management Studies and Design. The University is equipped with State of Art Laboratories, Classrooms, Libraries, Seminar Halls, Sports Building and well-designed Botanical Garden. Highly qualified and well experienced faculties are associated with the University. RKU is the only state private university accredited by NAAC-UGC in western Gujarat region. RKU is ranked 4th across the nation in Swatch campus ranking by MHRD, Govt. of India. We feel proud to be ranked among top 200 Universities of India in NIRF ranking 2021 & 2022.
ABOUT MODEL UNITED NATIONS
Model United Nations is a simulation of the United Nations (UN), where students represent delegates from various countries to engage in debates and discussions on global issues. Participants engage in intense research, public speaking, and critical thinking to represent their assigned country and develop resolutions to address pressing global concerns. MUN also includes national committees like the Lok Sabha and the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, where students get to represent themselves as parliamentarians. MUN is a globally recognized phenomenon, with conferences taking place all over the world, from New York to Tokyo and from London to Sydney. These conferences provide an opportunity for students to meet and interact with peers from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
Model United Nations (MUN) is an academic simulation where students learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations. Participants take on the roles of delegates from various countries, organizations, or individuals and work to address real-world issues from the perspective of their assigned role. MUN participants have the opportunity to enhance their skills in research, public speaking, debating, and writing, while also developing key competencies like critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership.
Following the remarkable success of the first two editions, which attracted nearly 400 enthusiastic participants, we are eager to continue promoting the MUN culture in the Saurashtra region. We are thrilled to announce that RK University City Campus will host the third edition of the Model United Nations conference (MUN 3.0) on 14th and 15th September 2024. MUN 3.0 will feature six vibrant committees, including Lok Sabha, GLA, UNHRC, UNGA, Press, Dalal Street, and more. Each committee offers a compelling platform for debate, diplomacy, and decision-making.
Faculty Co-ordinators
hemali.tanna@rku.ac.in
+91 9099063666
rashmi.gotecha@rku.ac.in
+91 9624025908
Student Co-ordinators
+91 8866557434
+91 7990882338
MUN 3.0 looks forward to have yet another event wherein delegates will participate in various committees as follows:
UNGA – DISEC
The United Nation’s General Assembly (UNGA) Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) was created as the first of the Main Committees in the General Assembly when the charter of the United Nations was signed in 1945. Thus, DISEC is often referred to as the First Committee.
DISEC was formed to respond to the need for an international forum to discuss peace and security issues among members of the international community. According to the UN Charter, the purpose of DISEC in the General Assembly is to establish ‘general principles of cooperation in the maintenance of international peace and security, including the principles governing disarmament and the regulation of armaments and also to give “recommendations with regard to such principles to the Members or to the Security Council.”
Agenda: Regional Conflicts as Global Threats: Impact on International Security, Peace, and Sustainable Development
UNHRC
The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe and for addressing situations of human rights violations and make recommendations on them. It has the ability to discuss all thematic human rights issues and situations that require its attention throughout the year. It meets at the UN Office at Geneva.
Agenda: Balancing National Security and Human Rights: Protecting Refugees and Migrants while Addressing Security Concerns
Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha, constitutionally the House of the People, is the lower house of India's bicameral Parliament, with the upper house being the Rajya Sabha. Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by an adult universal suffrage and a first-past-the-post system to represent their respective constituencies, and they hold their seats for five years or until the body is dissolved by the President on the advice of the council of ministers. The house meets in the Lok Sabha Chambers of the Sansad Bhavan, New Delhi.
Agenda: Jitni jiski abaadi utna uska haq (Population Proportionate Quota): Should India implement Demography-Based Reservation ?
Vidhan Sabha
On 1 May 1960, the Bombay State was bifurcated into Gujarat and Maharashtra states which resulted in formation of Gujarat Legislative Assembly. The 132 members of the former Bombay legislative assembly, elected from the territorial constituencies of Gujarat, formed the first Gujarat Legislative Assembly
Agenda: Addressing the Human and Financial Costs of Poor Public Infrastructure and Corruption: Accountability and Reforms in Bureaucracy
Dalal Street
A one-of-a-kind event in which stocks, bonds, and commodities will be auctioned off. To ace this round, you must have strong judgment, decision-making skills, and knowledge of stock market price trends. This is a fantastic learning experience for stock market lovers, made much more enjoyable by the auctioning aspect.
Agenda: Bullring round and witness the dynamics of the entire stock market
The Press
International Press Institute (IPI) is a global organisation dedicated to the promotion and protection of press freedom and the improvement of journalism practices. The institution was founded by 34 editors from 15 countries at Columbia University in October, 1950 and has members in over 120 countries as of 2021.
Agenda: Photography, Journalism
Need of the program
Model UN is a popular activity for those interested in learning more about how the UN operates. MUN is designed to bring together students from different backgrounds to engage in meaningful discussions and debates on pressing global issues. The primary aim of this program is to provide students with a platform to gain practical knowledge of diplomacy and international affairs, as well as a hands-on understanding of domestic political spheres and workings.
This program offers a unique opportunity for students to experience the practical world of diplomacy and international relations, with a focus on co-curricular growth. It helps to build and maintain strong links between the UN and Model UN participants across the globe. It does that through guides and workshops, which teach students how to make their simulations more accurate; by visiting Model UN conferences and sharing firsthand knowledge of what the actual UN is like; and through encouraging Model UN clubs to take real action to support UN values and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Expected Outcomes:
- Participants will gain some understanding on how UN operates.
- Participants will be able to refine their debating skills
- Students will learn how to communicate among the group.
- Candidates will be able to enhance their research ability and critical thinking skills.
- They will be able to gain and improve their general knowledge in relation with different political studies.
