ISH at LMUNA 6th-8th October
Thank you, delegates, chairs and directors, for our appearance as ISHMUN last week. We had a gratifying experience at the LMUNA. “I think as organizing team when you are busy the whole year, and then you see it all coming together…you have like a whole proud moment. It’s like a proud mom moment,” said Sonali, the DSGI of LMUNA. The arrangement and hospitality was much appreciated. The entertainment acts were all impressive and the ceremony speeches touched our hearts. We hope to see you again.
At this conference we had 4 chairs from ISH. They were in the committees: General Assembly (6) and the World Health Organization. This is a new experience for some of them, for the others it was a chance to advance their skills of directing and managing. They passed many resolutions. “As a committee of mostly first timers, we are incredibly proud to announce that every single one of our delegates spoke during this weekend,” said Aadeta about GA6. Their encouragement and effort made an important change in many delegates, even those who were so nervous at first but finally broke through the ice.
This was the first MUN experience for many Grade 9s. They got familiar with the preparing for issues, the general discipline and the in-session language use. We hope they were intrigued by the practice and are willing to participate and discuss other global concerns in the future.
For a lot of the Delegates, this was the first away Conference. A new experience since their first time was likely at our location at the ISHMUN ’23. They were able to apply their understanding that they gained last time into practice at LMUNA.
Many learnt to form allies and work together with delegates from other schools and other age groups. Samuel was in ECOSOC representing India, “I made a bunch of new friends including the delegation of China which is interesting because China and India…and we talked about many different things when we did the workshop,” and the political view of the delegations enhanced their friendships. The workshop gave time to engage in some creative activities while the delegates somewhat sat back and got to know others better. “Other delegations that I befriended were many that co-signed on the resolution I was creating.”
Tommy represented the NGO NASA, “It was different because when I listened to the debate, they addressed the member states but was not inclusive of NGO’s.” This shows that delegates need to be better prepared to be inclusive of all in their committees to have the best productivity and efficiency from all. Going forward ISH will encourage their delegates to be considerate of NGOs. The unique role of representing and NGO was a first time for some from ISH and they benefitted from the experience which they can apply in upcoming MUNs.
Some delegates were introduced to the Ad-Hoc Practice. This was different because they way of preparation varies from the usual resolution writing and there is more collaboration and on-spot activity.
There were 4 best delegates from ISH. Catherina in HSC, Evie in GA6, Sophie in UNICEF and Stan in GA1. Congratulations to them! Furthermore, there were multiple honorable mentions; Macayla Rautenbach- WHO, Samuel Durston- ECOSOC, Kriti Das- UNESCO, Aral Altun – HRCand Anushka Seth- GA6. The great efforts have certainly been recognized. “As usual ISH has swept LMUNA clean, and I am extremely proud of each and every delegate! Absolutely amazing job,” Tara Chanda said after the closing ceremony.
We are so proud of all delegates and chairs for their performance. Their formal looks and polished expression at the LMUNA truly spoke as the face of ISH.