Over the years, the Ha Noi Model United Nations Organisation has remained highly attractive to Vietnamese pupils, students, and young people thanks to its mission of equipping the younger generation with essential soft skills, including negotiation, critical thinking, debate on global issues, and English language proficiency.
With the participation of more than 100 delegates and 30 observers, this year's conference continues to affirm its position as one of the longest-running and most prestigious Model United Nations events in Viet Nam.
The theme of the 12th organisation, "The Open Continuum", is more than just a slogan, it represents a philosophy of action that encourages young people to break through their limits and take the initiative in leading strategic plans that promote positive social change.
The 12th Ha Noi Model United Nations Organisation promises to provide a helpful academic playground for pupils and students, helping young people engage with global issues in an accessible and inspiring way while developing essential soft skills for the future, including English proficiency, debating, public speaking, teamwork, and connecting with like-minded participants.
This year's conference features several committees, including the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC), the Paris Peace Conference Committee (PPC), the Resource Development Authority (RDA), and the British Petroleum Corporation Committee, which is based on the Deepwater Horizon energy crisis in 2010.
In the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), young delegates are challenged to balance economic development with environmental protection in the context of rapid urbanisation and excessive exploitation of natural resources.
Meanwhile, the Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) addresses contemporary issues such as regulating autonomous weapons systems in modern warfare and combating impunity to protect journalists working in conflict zones.
The conference also broadens discussions through historical and fictional committees. The Paris Peace Conference Committee (PPC) takes participants back to 1919, placing them in the context of reshaping the global order following the First World War. In addition, crisis simulations are used to test delegates' abilities in risk management and decision-making.
The conference demonstrates that, when provided with a professional and supportive environment, Vietnamese youths are fully capable of approaching macro issues in a practical and responsible way.
