Vivek High School organized another successful edition of its biennial Model United Nations Conference from the 10th to 13th April 2025. The 8th edition of VHS MUN 2025 unfolded as a four-day celebration of diplomacy, global consciousness, and transformative dialogue.
Rooted in the compelling theme – ‘Be the Change: Juntos Sin Miedo (Together, Unafraid)’, the conference brought together over 180 young delegates from across the country and inspired them to lead with courage, speak with conviction, and collaborate without hesitation.
The Conference commenced with our Principal, Mrs. Renu Puri lighting the auspicious lamp at the Opening Ceremony, on the 10th of April. The Chief Guest for the evening, Col. Sudeep Singh Sahi, spoke at length about the current geopolitical landscape, drawing attention to ongoing conflicts, shifting power dynamics, and pressing global issues such as climate change, cyber threats, and international cooperation. Drawing from his rich experience in the armed forces and his keen insights on global affairs, he discussed the growing relevance of Model United Nations Conferences in shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
The ceremony was a lively affair with the mesmerizing composition of the prayer dance, the school band’s exhilarating performance and the electric bollywood hip-hop medley that got the delegates grooving, setting the tone for the coming four days of excitement. At the end of the ceremony, Aarav Joshi, the Secretary-General of VHSMUN25, declared the conference officially open.
This year’s conference included following committees which engaged delegates in thought-provoking discourse around globally and regionally urgent issues, each driven by a distinct agenda carefully curated to reflect the spirit of the theme:-
- United Nations General Assembly: Establishing Frameworks for Reparations and Support Programs for Nations Impacted by Historical Colonisation and Exploitation
- United Nations Security Council: Discussing the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question
- United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change: Developing Integrated Frameworks for Climate Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction in Vulnerable Regions.
- Economic and Social Council: Assessing the Issues With the Widespread Usage of Cryptocurrencies with special emphasis on Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs); Addressing the Implications of Extraterritorial Influence on National Sovereignty and Sustainable Development
- Continuous Crisis Committee: From Independence to Emergency- “1947 to Betrayal Extremism”- with special emphasis on India’s fragile Democracy and Constitution.
- United Nations Women: Addressing the intersectional challenges faced by marginalised groups of women
- Lok Sabha: Deliberating the Implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to Promote Equality and National Integration
- League of Nations: Addressing The Abyssinian Crisis: Strengthening Security
After 5 months of hard work on the part of the organizing committee and 4 days of dynamic debating and seasoned deliberations by the delegates, the VHS MUN 2025 concluded with the Closing ceremony. The Ceremony was graced with the presence of Mr. Sanjeev Chandra who has worked in the UK, US, and Malaysia, managing finances, restructuring systems, and driving operational excellence at The Franklin Mint. His career reflects a rare blend of strategic insight and unwavering dedication. With over 31 years of global experience, he has served as the CEO and Director at some dynamic companies such as, Maxplus Logistics, BIC Logistics, and MC-Stitch Ltd., leading transformative initiatives and high-impact mergers. Mr. Chandra touched on topics such as the increasing concerns about Chinese and Russian influence, the declining relevance of the West, and the growing power of India on the global stage.
Our worthy Principal, Mrs. Renu Puri and Mr. Sanjeev Chandra facilitated the Executive Board Members with mementoes and presented the various committee awards to the delegates. With heartwarming, lighthearted and inspiring addresses, the Secretariat delivered their concluding speeches, and the Secretary-General declared the conference closed. Staying true to tradition as always, the 8th edition of the VHS MUN ended with a bang with an energetic Bhangra Performance and memories of four memorable days lingering in the air.
Our school delegation comprising of 10 students also participated in VHSMUN’25 and 2 students won the following award:
- Special MentionSanand Singh (12 B) – UN WOMENArnav Chandna (10 C) – UNFCCC
The success of the conference would not have been possible without the hard efforts of Ms. Neelu Duggal (MUN Director), Mrs. Shaveta Agnihotri (MUN Coordinator) and our Core Organizing Committee who worked day and night to make it memorable for the delegates.
As the curtains fell on this edition of VHS MUN, what remained was not just the memory of speeches or the echo of applause but a collective realisation that change begins in rooms like these, among voices like theirs. VHS MUN 2025 was not just a conference; it was a beginning. A beginning of bold questions, brave ideas, and a generation unafraid to lead.
