Apr 29 - May 1, 2024, Danubius International University was the host of LeoMUN 2024 - Leo Model United Nations Conference.
More than 100 High School Students from Galaţi, Bacău, Buzău, Tecuci, Iaşi participated in the Opening Ceremony of LeoMUN 2024 at DIU.
At the opening ceremony, Dr. Steve O Michael, the Rector of Danubius International University, greeted the high school students, stressing the event’s role in nurturing academic and cultural understanding. He encouraged the participants to embrace diplomacy and collaboration as they embarked on the conference, setting a tone of inspiration for the days ahead.
Model United Nations (MUN) is the official name given to the academic simulations of United Nations conferences. This activity aims to bring together young people from different parts of the world, with diverse profiles and aspirations, in order to develop oratory, public speaking and leadership skills through debates in English. The purpose is to provide a forum for discussion regarding international relations through an academically dynamic simulation of the United Nations.
Delegates gain insight into the inner workings of the United Nations by taking on the roles of world leaders and international decision-makers, all while navigating the intricacies of international negotiation.