MUN Conferences

The Dhirubhai Ambani International School’s annual THIMUN conference returned for its 20th edition in 2024. With 9 committees, 19 participating schools, and over 500 delegates, DAIMUN 2024 left an indelible mark. Our committees’ engaging agendas sparked fiery debates and inspired passionate speeches from numerous delegates. Our committees included Disarmament and International Security (DISEC), Economic and Financial Committee (ECOFIN), Social, Cultural and Humanitarian Committee (SOCHUM), Committee for the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), Human Rights Council (HRC), Sustainable Development Committee (SDC), Security Council (SC), Historic Security Council (HSC), and the International Courts (IC). In addition, our illustrious Press Corps covered the conference on paper as well as digitally, and the logistics of the conference were managed by the efficient Administration department.

The conference commenced with lobbying, where delegates formed blocs and alliances as they developed familiarity with the THIMUN procedures and formal debate. The theme of the conference was “Diversity, Democracy, Diplomacy”, which challenged delegates to engage in fruitful debate and deliberate on the main ideas of the conference and how they interplayed with our committee-specific agendas.

By the end of the first day, delegates transformed into fearsome leaders and claimed charge over the pressing issues they had to discuss. As a flurry of suits and dresses entered the auditorium on Day 2, DAIMUN 2024 was declared open by our Secretary General, Kiara Maniar. The esteemed chief guests, Sir D.B. Venkatesh Varma, former Indian Ambassador to Russia, and Dr. Harsh Pant, Vice President of Studies and Foreign Policy at the Observer Research Foundation, had an insightful discussion with our Deputy Secretary Generals, Rushaan Agarwal and Veer Mehta, along with a Q&A session with the audience. Delegates then proceeded to start the debate, passing and rejecting resolutions, as well as engaging in significant discussions with each other. On Day 3, committees continued with their proceedings to bring the conference to a satisfying conclusion, ending the day with a much-needed social where delegates enjoyed refreshments and music. On Day 4, the general assemblies moved into Plenary, and a final round of debate ensued among all the specialised committees.

Then, the conference came to a momentous close with an entertaining aftermath video from the Videography team, which presented the numerous memories created at DAIMUN, as well as the final bang of the gavel from Ayaana Parekh, our President of the General Assembly.

On the second day of Junior DAIMUN, with newly established committee dynamics following the fight for the main submitter, and the creation of idealistic blocs, the competition for best delegate grew more contentious by the minute.

The discussion centred around increased funding for policies ensuring the rights of differently-abled individuals. While Portugal suggested allocating 6% of funding for equality, India wanted parliamentary representation for disabled individuals, emphasizing the need to address differently-abled children's needs in education.

Deliberating disparate measures to make maritime trade and transport more environmentally sustainable, delegates advocated for the reduction of reliance on fossil fuels, exploring alternative sources like wind power, greenery, and nuclear energy instead.

Attempting to improve conditions for ethnic minorities in the Darfur region, the delegates of the HRC committee took diplomatic stances, considering the domestic tensions involved in the ensuing powerplay of each possible resolution.

In terms of space security, the position for a universal outer space security treaty was almost unanimously considered with the nuance necessary to separate personal disputes from space exploration. With occasional references made to the UN 1967 Outer Space Treaty advocation for the use of space surveillance radar and responsible celestial body utilization in space activities remained a pressing concern.

Walking a line where diplomacy meets unrelenting compromise, the delegates' dedication to reach a consensus has grown exponentially throughout the course of the conference. The closing ceremony brought the conference to a resounding success.

An opening speech, a bang of a gavel, and Junior DAIMUN was declared open. Classrooms were transformed into forums for heated discussions of world issues, as students from the 7th and 8th grade debated within three committees: the Human Rights Council, the Commission for Sustainable Development and the Disarmament and International Security Committee.

Passionate debate ensued in these committees as delegates proposed resolutions, negotiated blocs and delivered fiery speeches while trying to solve pressing global issues. Meanwhile, the Press Team captured the events of the conference and published the Junior Daily Muntra. The end of the conference was marked with smiling faces as awards were given to the delegates for their outstanding performance in the conference. And the highlight of every conference- the Junior Daily MUNtra was tucked into bags and pockets as the delegates departed at the end of the conference. All in all, Junior DAIMUN 2022 was a success!