BY ANINDITA GANGOPADHYAY, STAFF REPORTER
It is the young adults of this generation who will make the future of this world. It is very important that they are aware of their duties, and the changes that this world needs. This is where MUN takes its initiative.
Agenda 2030 supports 17 goals that need to be accomplished by the year 2030. These goals are known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To reach this goal the world needs as much help as possible, and what better help than the generation that is going to take lead soon. MUN is varied into many divisions- MUN@Home, MUNenC@sa, O-MUN and many more-to allow students from all backgrounds to come and join. This organization holds monthly debates, for free, where the students discuss issues that affect the world badly.
For the past few months, these debates are being held on various SDGs. These help the students do an in-depth study about how their assigned country is working towards a certain SDG. The students are also asked to submit resolutions in which they come up with wonderful ideas and show their leadership skill. It is not only through debates that MUN tries to drive change.
The division MUNI or the MUN Impact, organizes workshops, through a program called the E3 Summit, with renowned personalities for further awareness amongst the young generation. The Community Magazine is another way in which the organization is trying its best to help attain the Agenda. MUN is making a full use of social media too. Instagram handles are made for every organization which provides all the information one needs. These handles also hold lives with celebrities and ask their take on the Agenda and once again urging the students to do their part.
Another very important division of this organization would be the 100K Deeds. It undoubtedly play one of the most important roles towards achieving the SDGs. 100k Deeds is a fun competition in which students are divided into groups and these groups race to complete a few deeds which are related to the assigned SDGs.
The best part about MUN is that it is thoroughly organized and maintained by students from around the world. Be it the leads or the organizers, it is a totally student-run organization. This helps in building of leadership and organizational skills since the young age.
MUN is doing its best to support Agenda 2030 and drive change for SDGs, but it is only possible when more students join hands with the organization. The more people know, the faster and better the Agenda can be attained.