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Valedictory Ceremony of St Aloysius Pre-University Model UN (SAPMUN) 2020

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 ‘Become Agents of Progress and Development’- Beno Zephine, IFS

 The valedictory ceremony of the second edition of St Aloysius Pre-University United Model Nations (SAPMUN), an educational simulation of actual UN committees was held virtually on 18 October 2020. Over 150 students from various High Schools and Pre-University Colleges from various parts of Country and abroad role played different diplomats and ambassadors, representing different states, countries or organisations and discussed relevant national and global issues. Some of the issues like National Education Policy 2020, Women empowerment, resolving the Geopolitical unrest were discussed under committees such as Lok Sabha, United Nations General Assembly, United Nations Women, United Nations Human Rights Council and Disarmament and International Security.. 

Speaking at the Valedictory ceremony of SAPMUN 2020, the Chief Guest Beno Zephine, IFS, Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi asked the participants to take this experience as an initiative to present thoughts in a concise manner and inculcate self-confidence. Beno Zephine, an alumnus of Jesuit institution asked the students to be a torchbearer of the Jesuit values-caring, sharing and living for others. She felt that such educational simulations help students to develop confidence, interpersonal skills and articulate complex issues with clarity. Beno Zephine also felt that SAMUN should be just a beginning and students should take this experience forward, become agents of change, progress and development, shine and light the lives of those who are less privileged.

In his message Mr Vikas Kumar IPS, Commissioner of Mangaluru Police appreciated the efforts put in by SAPMUN team and expressed that such events improve the diplomatic skills and develop awareness on the present world affairs. 

Mr Srinivasan Nandagopal, former senior correspondent, the Times of India and Co-founder of Centre for Integrated Learning also addressed the delegates and supported the endeavour of SAPMUN 2020. In his address he stated that UN is a symbol of bonding shared by humanity and simulation on United Nations provided the right platform for students to understand global citizenship.

 Nearly 150 delegated from various High Schools and PU Colleges took part in this event. Prizes were also awarded to the delegates under various categories. The chairpersons of respective committees declared the results. 

United Nations General Assembly

Chairperson- Mr Arjun Nair

Best delegate -Turkey – Simran Syed

High commendation Russia – Disha Suvarna 

Special mention China – GR Aashuthosh

Verbal mention –USA- Nigel Mascarenhas, India – Kenneth D’sa, Iran – Dhrouv Sharma

 

United Nations Women 

Chairperson – Ms Sasha D’Souza

Best delegate-Canada – Yasmin Rosammal Daniel

High commendation-USA – Steve Thomas Shaji

Special mention-UK – Afrah Salam

Verbal mention-Sri Lanka – Dia Jayaraj, Philippines – Angela James

 

United Nations Human Rights Council 

Chairperson – Mr Dhruv Shah

Best delegate-Russia – Armaan Abedin

High commendation -China – Mohammed Riham

Special mention -France – Aarnav Alba

Verbal mention -USA – Aaryan Nair

 

Disarmament and International Security

Chairperson – Mr Adithya Nayak

Best delegate -Jordan – Matthew Saldanha

High commendation-UK –Luke Lono

Special mention-USA-Ved Prasad

Verbal mention –China- Vijay Krishna, UAE –Sanket Alva

 

Lok Sabha

Chairperson -Mr Kunal Kherajani

Best delegate – Narendra Modi – Yash Alva

High commendation – Amit Shah – Akhilesh Bhat

Special mention -Hemant Tukaram – Aarushi Singh

Verbal mention -Deepak Adhikari – Sammridhi Salian, Dr Javed Mohammad – Lenin Coutinho

The Director General of SAPMUN 2020, Mr Naufil Kalam gave an account of the events conducted during SAPMUN and declared the closure of the conference. Jaseem Siraj President SAPMUN welcomed the chief guest, Ms Vandana Bhaskar, President of Students’ Council 2020 introduced the chief guest. Ms Sasha Lobo, Joint Secretary of the Students Council proposed the vote of thanks. The Valedictory programme was compered by student representative Ms Megan Aroza. The Principal, Rev Fr Clifford Sequeira SJ, staff and students of SAPUC also encouraged the students by their presence. 

Valedictory Ceremony of St Aloysius Pre-University Model UN (SAPMUN) 2020
Valedictory Ceremony of St Aloysius Pre-University Model UN (SAPMUN) 2020
Valedictory Ceremony of St Aloysius Pre-University Model UN (SAPMUN) 2020
Valedictory Ceremony of St Aloysius Pre-University Model UN (SAPMUN) 2020
Valedictory Ceremony of St Aloysius Pre-University Model UN (SAPMUN) 2020
Valedictory Ceremony of St Aloysius Pre-University Model UN (SAPMUN) 2020
Valedictory Ceremony of St Aloysius Pre-University Model UN (SAPMUN) 2020
Valedictory Ceremony of St Aloysius Pre-University Model UN (SAPMUN) 2020
Valedictory Ceremony of St Aloysius Pre-University Model UN (SAPMUN) 2020
Valedictory Ceremony of St Aloysius Pre-University Model UN (SAPMUN) 2020
Valedictory Ceremony of St Aloysius Pre-University Model UN (SAPMUN) 2020

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