Student Delegation Makes Strides Toward a Better Tomorrow at 2026 Montessori Model United Nations

For four days, our 55-student delegation stepped into the role of ambassadors at the 20th anniversary of the Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) in Manhattan. Each delegate conducted in-depth research on their assigned country, developed a deep understanding of complex international issues, and strengthened their skills in diplomacy, collaboration, and public speaking.

Congratulations to each delegate on this year's successful presentations and on developing real-world solutions to global issues. Below is a summary of their work:

• Cosette addressed the Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM) on behalf of Canada on the advancement of women.

• Lihi represented Canada on the Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM) and discussed education for democracy.

• Mila spoke on behalf of Canada in the World Health Organization (WHO) committee on refugee and migrant health.

• Rea presented Canada’s position in the World Health Organization (WHO) committee on the human genome and gene editing.

• Raunaq represented Canada in the Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) and addressed children in armed conflict.

• Indira spoke for Canada in the Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) on lethal autonomous weapon systems.

• Abhay discussed refugee and migrant health while serving on the World Health Organization (WHO) committee representing Chile.

• Dane presented Chile’s perspective in the World Health Organization (WHO) committee on the human genome and gene editing.

• Aaron K spoke on behalf of Chile in the Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) on children in armed conflict.

• Floyd represented Chile in the Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) and addressed lethal autonomous weapon systems.

• Sebastian spoke for Chile in the Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM) on advancing women's rights.

• Jacob discussed education for democracy while serving as Chile's representative on the Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM).

• Sophie presented Côte d'Ivoire’s position in the Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) on children in armed conflict.

• Sophia spoke on behalf of Côte d'Ivoire in the Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) on lethal autonomous weapon systems.

• Ava addressed the Human Rights Council (HRC) on behalf of Côte d'Ivoire regarding the human rights of migrants.

• Sierra represented Côte d'Ivoire in the Human Rights Council (HRC) and discussed human rights and climate change.

• Connor spoke for Côte d'Ivoire in the World Health Organization (WHO) committee on refugee and migrant health.

• Caeden presented Côte d'Ivoire’s perspective in the World Health Organization (WHO) committee on the human genome and gene editing.

• Vihaan addressed the Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM) on behalf of Côte d'Ivoire on the advancement of women.

• Vihaan also discussed education for democracy while representing Côte d'Ivoire in the Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM).

• Max J. spoke on behalf of Egypt in the Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM) on education for democracy.

• Scarlet represented Egypt in the Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM) and addressed the advancement of women.

• Anushka discussed children in armed conflict while representing Egypt in the Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC).

• Kalyani spoke for Egypt in the Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) on lethal autonomous weapon systems.

• Savir addressed the Human Rights Council (HRC) on behalf of Egypt regarding human rights and climate change.

• Derin represented Egypt in the Human Rights Council (HRC) and discussed the human rights of migrants.

• Zain presented Senegal’s position in the Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM) on education for democracy.

• Jackson spoke on behalf of Senegal in the Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM) on the advancement of women.

• Alice addressed the Human Rights Council (HRC) for Morocco on the human rights of migrants.

• Anvi represented Morocco in the Human Rights Council (HRC) and discussed human rights and climate change.

• Sana spoke for Morocco in the Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) on lethal autonomous weapon systems.

• Luna presented Morocco’s perspective in the Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) on children in armed conflict.

• Maddox B. addressed the World Health Organization (WHO) committee on behalf of Morocco on refugee and migrant health.

• Matthew spoke for Morocco in the World Health Organization (WHO) committee on the human genome and gene editing.

• Mia represented Morocco in the Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM) and discussed the advancement of women.

• Ryma presented Morocco’s position in the Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM) on education for democracy.

• Viaan spoke on behalf of South Africa in the Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) on children in armed conflict.

• Eli addressed the Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) for South Africa on lethal autonomous weapon systems.

• Asher represented South Africa in the Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM) and discussed education for democracy.

• Theo spoke for South Africa in the Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM) on the advancement of women.

• Shreshta presented South Africa’s position in the Human Rights Council (HRC) on human rights and climate change.

• Aryan addressed the Human Rights Council (HRC) on behalf of South Africa on the human rights of migrants.

• Alex discussed refugee and migrant health while representing South Africa in the World Health Organization (WHO) committee.

• Alec spoke for South Africa in the World Health Organization (WHO) committee on the human genome and gene editing.

• Maddox G. represented Ethiopia in the Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) and addressed lethal autonomous weapon systems.

• Leon spoke on behalf of Ethiopia in the Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) on children in armed conflict.

• Saira discussed education for democracy while representing Ethiopia in the Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM).

• Nikos addressed the Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM) for Ethiopia on the advancement of women.

• Nina spoke for Ghana in the Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) on lethal autonomous weapon systems.

• Valentina represented Ghana in the Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) and discussed children in armed conflict.

• Luna addressed the Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM) on behalf of Ghana on education for democracy.

• Olivia spoke for Ghana in the Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM) on the advancement of women.

• Kaavya presented Kenya’s position in the Human Rights Council (HRC) on the human rights of migrants.

• Anaya addressed the Human Rights Council (HRC) on behalf of Kenya regarding human rights and climate change.

• Samarth represented Kenya in the World Health Organization (WHO) committee and discussed the human genome and gene editing.

• Ariah spoke for Kenya in the World Health Organization (WHO) committee on refugee and migrant health.

• Alexander presented the Philippines’ perspective in the World Health Organization (WHO) committee on refugee and migrant health.

• Adelane spoke on behalf of the Philippines in the World Health Organization (WHO) committee on the human genome and gene editing.

• Leo addressed the Human Rights Council (HRC) for the Philippines on human rights and climate change.

• Viaan represented the Philippines in the Human Rights Council (HRC) and discussed the human rights of migrants.

  
  

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