Model UN Debate

For the Model UN Debate on Enrichment Day, I was one of the representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which was a challenging and rewarding experience. Global concerns like international peacekeeping, human rights and sustainable development were the focus of the debate. My responsibility as one of the DRC representatives was to draw attention to the country’s particular problems, such as the effects of debt, the exploitation of natural resources, and the significance of international collaboration in promoting stability and development.

At the start of the day, we were placed in groups of 5 and each group was given a country, either a high-income country or a low-income country. We were all tasked to devise answers to the overall question – ‘Should Africa pay back their debts?’ As a result, each group came up with their own ideas debating on what should happen, depending on their country and their perspective. For example, as the DRC, we decided that we should not pay back the debts as the continent of Africa, as a whole, would become even poorer. However, on the other side of the argument, European countries such as Germany argued that African nations should repay their debts since it would maintain global financial stability.

In conclusion, representing the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Model UN debate was a very fun and interesting experience that allowed me to voice the challenges and struggles of a nation rich in resources but burdened by difficult issues. It helped me develop important skills such as public speaking and collaboration. The experience not only sharpened my skills but also deepened my understanding of the various problems many countries face and really helped me understand what it is like to be a strong advocate and critical thinker!

Muhammad Amaan Uddin 9G