Letter from the Secretary General, Nora Malhi
Dear Delegates, Faculty Advisors, and Staff,
It is with great honour that I welcome you all to the 37th iteration of the Marianopolis Model United Nations Conference. From my shy and often anxious beginnings in Model UN to now having the privilege to lead the incredible group of individuals who are working tirelessly to make this conference a reality, I am thrilled to be apart of this experience and cannot wait for the memories we are all sure to make this coming February.
At MariMUN, it is our goal to enable young activists, leaders, and scholars to address the world’s most pressing issues both past and present through thoughtful debate and problem-solving. We value determination, innovation, and diversity which is reflected in our theme, committees, and awards. Furthermore, we hope to offer the development of skills and tools to young delegates, through the experience of our committees, so that we can all advocate for those issues which are important to us and take charge for social justice in our real world. As you prepare for the conference, I encourage you to thoroughly research, think critically, and bring your unique perspectives to your countries and characters. Model UN is about creativity, diplomacy, and collaboration so respect differences of ideas during committee but remember to strive for unity and progress. Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there, MariMUN is above all a place to learn and grow. At the same time, take advantage of the relationships that Model UN can build and talk to your fellow delegates, staff, and secretariat members; attend socials; and get to know more about Marianopolis!
That being said, my sincerest thanks to all of you who have made this conference possible from the faculty, staff, partners, delegates and my own incredible secretariat, you are invaluable to this experience. I look forward to meeting you all this February and if you have any questions, please never hesitate to contact me at secretary-general@marimun.ca!
Best,
Nora Malhi
Secretary-General | MariMUN 2024
Our History
MariMUN is a Model United Nations conference hosted by students of Marianopolis College. In 2021, MariMUN was ranked within the top 25 Model United Nations teams in North America, making it the only CEGEP team on the list. The 2024 edition will mark MariMUN’s 37th iteration.
The venue, Marianopolis College, is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montréal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
Beginners and seasoned participants may both grasp the techniques and test their limitations at MariMUN, which is an excellent conference for both groups. The whole MariMUN Secretariat wishes all participating delegates a great time as they work on producing resolution papers and developing crisis arcs!
