Le Mur d'Éveil (The Wall of Awakening)
Why Does Simulation Matter?
In the great halls of diplomacy, where decisions shape nations, young minds rise. Model United Nations (MUN) is not just a conference; it is a simulation of the world itself—a stage where future leaders refine their voices, sharpen their minds, and step into the shoes of changemakers.
Simulation is a method as old as time, used by governments, the military, and industry to train individuals in critical skills. Pilots learn to navigate storms in flight simulators before touching the skies. Soldiers rehearse strategy before entering the battlefield. Likewise, through MUN, delegates engage in the art of negotiation, the dance of diplomacy, and the challenge of governance—long before they take their place in the world arena.
Yet, MUN is more than a training ground; it is an awakening. It ignites curiosity, builds resilience, and nurtures visionaries who dare to dream of a better world.
What You Gain from MUN
Every delegate who rises to speak, drafts a resolution, or negotiates a compromise gains four invaluable treasures:
- A Deep Understanding of Humanity’s Goals – Confronting the world’s most pressing issues and seeking solutions.
- A Commitment to the Well-being of Others – Advocating for peace, justice, and equality.
- A Wealth of Knowledge – Exploring international relations, law, and policy-making.
- The Power of Words and Leadership – Mastering diplomacy, public speaking, and strategic negotiation.
The Higher Objectives: A Call to Action
The ideals of MUN are drawn from the very foundation of the United Nations Charter, which speaks to the hopes of all people:
- To save future generations from the horrors of war.
- To uphold fundamental human rights and dignity.
- To ensure equality among all nations, large and small.
- To establish justice and respect for international law.
- To promote social progress and a better standard of life.
- To practice tolerance and live together in peace.
- To unite in the pursuit of security and global stability.
- To advance economic and social development for all peoples.
By simulating the UN, we do not merely discuss these principles—we embody them. We learn not only what must be done, but why it sometimes seems just beyond our reach. And in that understanding, we find our mission: to push forward, to challenge the impossible, and to build the world we wish to see.
The Preamble of the
United Nations Charter
"We the peoples of the United Nations, determined
To save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind,
To reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small,
To establish conditions under which justice and respect for the obligations arising from treaties and other sources of international law can be maintained,
To promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom,
And for these ends:
To practice tolerance and live together in peace with one another as good neighbors,
To unite our strength to maintain international peace and security,
To ensure, by the acceptance of principles and the institution of methods, that armed force shall not be used, save in the common interest,
To employ international machinery for the promotion of the economic and social advancement of all peoples,
Have resolved to combine our efforts to accomplish these aims."
Signed at San Francisco, 26 June 1945
The Voices That Echo Through Time
Great Leaders Once Said:
"Young people should be at the forefront of global change and innovation. Empowered, they can be key agents for development and peace. If, however, they are left on society's margins, all of us will be impoverished."
Kofi Annan
Former UN Secretary-General
"As the world changes, young people are the leaders of tomorrow. Your energy, idealism, and vision are exactly what we need to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals."
Ban Ki-moon
Former UN Secretary-General
"The hopes of the world rest on young people. Peace, economic dynamism, social justice, tolerance—all this and more, depends on tapping into the power of youth."
António Guterres
UN Secretary-General
"Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that great generation. Let your greatness blossom."
Nelson Mandela
Former President of South Africa
"The world needs your ambition, your ideas, and your energy. Young people are not just our future; they are our present force for change."
Barack Obama
Former President of the United States
"We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back. Our future depends on empowering every young person to contribute to building a more just, educated, and sustainable world."
Malala Yousafzai
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
"I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples."
Mother Teresa
"Be the change that you wish to see in the world."
Mahatma Gandhi
The Awakening Begins Here
Le Mur d’Éveil is not just a wall of words; it is a mirror of possibility, a testament to the voices that have shaped our world, and a call to the dreamers who will build its future.
📢 So, what will you contribute? What will you stand for? What ripple will you create?
