Delegate Handbook 2024

What is the delegate handbook?

The delegate handbook acts as a passport for the delegates, it includes all important links, points of contact, resources, information about the conference, and more! If you have any questions about what you should be doing, or where you should be at any point during the conference, then this should be the first thing you check!

Secretary General Welcome Address:

Dear Distinguished Delegates, Faculty Advisors, Staff, and Partners,

My name is Soban Atique, and it is with distinct honour that I welcome you all to the 17th iteration of the University of Toronto Model United Nations conference! I have been a part of UTMUN as a Moderator, Director, and Branch Director, and it is now my privilege to lead the Secretariat as Secretary General for the conference. With my incredible team, I am confident that this year’s conference will surpass all expectations for UTMUN and redefine what our conference has historically delivered.

UTMUN’s mission is simple; we strive to provide young leaders a stimulating platform to debate, discuss, and resolve critical global issues by promoting equity, creativity, and diplomacy. At UTMUN, Model United Nations is more than a simulation of the UN, but rather, it is a space for high school delegates to delve into the world of international issues and develop stronger public speaking, communication, critical thinking, and diplomacy skills. Whether you are the most passionate and knowledgeable political thinker or, perhaps, are someone foreign to the world of diplomacy, UTMUN is for you. To my delegates— UTMUN is your space to collaborate, engage and debate the world of today, to lead the world of tomorrow.

The legacy of UTMUN is established by a long line of predecessors who have established our conference as one of the best in the world. This year is no exception, as the 17th iteration of UTMUN could not be possible without the contributions of my hard-working, passionate, and dedicated Secretariat and staff members. They are, genuinely, one of the most brilliant individuals I know, and I have no doubt that their talents and efforts will reflect in your UTMUN experience!

Warmest Regards,

Soban Atique

Secretary-General

University of Toronto Model United Nations 2024

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