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VIT champions at CUSAT Model UN

Kochi: Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Chennai emerged overall champion in the fourth CUSAT Model United Nations (CUSAT MUN 2023), organised by the Department of Youth Welfare of the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT).

Model United Nations (MUN) is an academic simulation of the United Nations where students play the role of delegates from different countries.

MUN aims to bring out the best of real-life skills in the participants such as diplomacy, effective communication, negotiation, oratory skills etc. by finding an optimal solution to the many multifaceted problems that affect humanity. MUN 2023 was held from January 20 to 22 and around 300 students, representing different colleges from more than 10 states, participated in the event on the lines of different congregations of the United Nations.

While the Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) discussed demilitarisation of South China Sea, United Nations Human Rights Council discussed the right to health in the light of mental health issues arising as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The UN Commission on the Status Of Women (CSW) discussed the achievements of women in overcoming all religious and cultural barriers . At the political parties' meeting, the need to curb the rising expenditure of Indian elections and the necessity of governors and elected governments to work for the welfare of the states were discussed.

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