Model United Nations (MUN) is an activity organized worldwide by official and non-governmental organizations specifically for young people. In this activity, young students role-play as diplomats representing various countries, simulating a United Nations conference. Through firsthand experiences such as presenting viewpoints, debating policies, voting, and crafting resolutions, participants become familiar with the operational procedures of United Nations conferences. They gain insights into the impact of significant global events on their future and understand the roles they can play. As early as the era of the League of Nations, American students were already organizing activities simulating League of Nations conferences.
The establishment of the United Nations in 1945 sparked widespread enthusiasm among people worldwide. In 1951, the University of California, USA, pioneered the formation of a Model United Nations (MUN) team, marking the beginning of the popularity of MUN activities. After more than 60 years of development, MUN activities have become a globally recognized form of educational engagement. Each year, nearly four hundred international MUN conferences take place in over 50 countries across five continents. Participants, including students and teachers, come from over 100 countries, with a total attendance exceeding four million people.
Model United Nations (MUN) activities didn’t enter China until the 1990s. In 2001, Peking University established the Model United Nations Association, becoming the first student organization in Chinese universities dedicated to conducting MUN activities. In 2005, Peking University hosted the first National High School Model United Nations Conference, popularizing this activity among high school students in China.
WELAND International is the first educational institution to train and send Chinese high school students to the international stage of Model United Nations conferences. Over 15 years of development, “WELAND” has established a four-level system for the advancement of Model United Nations activities.
Building on regional and inter-school conferences:
- Empower schools and student organizations, gradually expanding the participation of students in activities.
Using the China conference of globally renowned Model United Nations as a hub:
- Facilitate cross-regional student exchanges, enhancing the academic quality and standards of activities.
With the global Youth Model United Nations Conference as a flagship:
- Unite outstanding schools nationwide, leading the standards of high-quality educational activities.
Extending through overseas Model United Nations projects:
- Advocate the integration of knowledge and action, staying closely aligned with top global educational trends.
WEMUN Affiliate Conference
WELAND has been actively promoting Model United Nations (MUN) activities among Chinese high school students since its establishment. They assist schools in building MUN clubs, ensuring academic standards, and organizing on-campus and regional conferences. The organization has developed a comprehensive conference system, covering various regions in China and receiving strong support from local youth organizations, education authorities, and schools. It has become a leading and branded educational activity nationwide.
