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THIMUN HAGUE THIMUN SINGAPORE

27 – 31 January 2025 October 27th to November 2nd 2024
Ÿ Every year, our school proudly sends a delegation to Ÿ Each year, our school sends a delegation
THIMUN, a prestigious global MUN conference promoting to prestigious international Model United
diplomacy, debate, and problem-solving. In 2025, 18 Nations conferences that foster diplomacy
students from DAIS represented Oman and UN-Habitat, and global dialogue. In October, sixteen
taking on roles as delegates, student officers, and press students from Grades 9 to 11 represented
team members. Prior to the conference, students DAIS at THIMUN Singapore 2024, held at
explored The Hague's cultural landmarks, including the The International French School. Aanya
Shah served as Deputy Secretary General,
Peace Palace and the beach. Student officers Aanya while Anoushka Tandon and Apoorv
Shah, Riddimma Sampat, Aarav Reddy, and press Gupta held key leadership positions as
members Kiana Fernandez and Azadeh Changrani Deputy Chair of GA1 (DISEC) and
Rastogi attended prep sessions at The World Forum, President of the Security Council. The trip
while others joined guided tours. began with sightseeing at Sentosa Island,
Ÿ The conference, themed “The Impact of AI on including a scenic cable car ride, luge-
karting, an amphitheatre show, and night
Humanity,” focused on global issues such as safari. Students later attended the
Islamophobia, racism, antisemitism, and human rights. opening ceremony themed “Peace, Law &
Delegates delivered impactful speeches, collaborated Justice”, featuring addresses by the Chair
with international peers, and contributed to drafting of the THIMUN Board and the French
comprehensive resolutions, earning praise for their Ambassador to Singapore.
analysis and diplomacy. Key speeches by the Ambassador
of Argentina and NATO summit President deepened their Ÿ During the conference, DAIS delegates
engaged in meaningful debates on issues
understanding of global affairs. The press team captured like air pollution in Asia, sustainable
the event through thoughtful coverage. Beyond formal tourism, nuclear disarmament, refugee
sessions, students engaged in cultural exchange and rights, and regional conflicts. With strong
informal diplomacy, returning with enhanced leadership, public speaking, they frequently served as
public speaking, and negotiation skills—a true testament main submitters and collaborated on
to their commitment and global awareness. drafting impactful resolutions. Anoushka
and Apoorv chaired their committees
with poise, and Aanya's closing remarks
left a powerful impression. The trip
concluded with a formal dinner at Orchid
C o u n t r y C l u b , c e l e b r a t i n g n e w
friendships, cultural exchange, and a
deeper understanding of global affairs.
T H I M U N S i n g a p o r e 2 0 2 4 w a s a
transformative experience, enhancing
students' leadership, diplomacy, and
collaboration skills.

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