SISHMUN 2024

The 15th Annual Sishya Model United Nations conference took place between 2nd and 4th October, 2024. This year, Sishmun’s aim to nurture a more expansive worldview and a profound comprehension of contemporary global issues among students, was a resounding success. Students from numerous schools engaged in meaningful debate over the course of the conference, with many coming up with innovative solutions to the problems being faced by the international forum. In total, around 650 delegates participated in SISHMUN, with over 30 schools participating.

The opening ceremony took place on 3rd September, 2024. The Chief Guest for the Opening Ceremony was Former Chief Justice S. Vaidyanathan, and the Guest of Honour was Mr. Sanjay Pinto, a reputed advocate and the former editor for NDTV.

Students from various committees engaged in meaningful debate over the conference, with many committees, including ECOFIN, SPECPOL, UNHRC and SOCHUM passing resolutions or working papers. Participating delegates learnt about the importance of cooperation, diplomacy, and honed their skills in the art of public speaking through the conference. A unique highlight of SISHMUN 2024 was a simulation of the Emergency Special Session (ESS) of the United Nations General Assembly, where delegates from DISEC, ECOFIN, SOCHUM and SPECPOL convened in the auditorium to deliberate on solutions to a fictional financial crisis.

The closing ceremony began with an Address delivered by Tabitha George Vengal, the Secretary-General of SISHMUN 2024, and a Vote of Thanks, delivered by Anya Shah, the Head of Administration. The Chairpersons of all committees, including Administration and World Press, then delivered reports on the proceedings of their respective committees over the conference. This was then followed by the prize distribution ceremony, where the students from Vidya Mandir, Mylapore, bagged the Best School award. The delegation of USA, represented by Vidya Mandir, Mylapore, also took home the Best Delegation award.

The committees present in SISHMUN 2024 were:

  • DISEC (Disarmament and International Security Committee)
  • ECOFIN (Economic and Financial Committee)
  • SOCHUM (Social, Cultural and Humanitarian Committee)
  • SPECPOL (Special Political and Decolonization Committee)
  • UNHRC (United Nations Human Rights Council)
  • UNSC (United Nations Security Council)
  • ICJ (International Court of Justice)
  • UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
  • WCC (Wartime Crisis Cabinet)

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