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RIMUN JUNIOR DAIMUN
From 26th March to 2nd April 2025, the delegation travelled to Rome for the eighteenth edition of the Rome
International Model United Nations (RIMUN). Upon arrival, they were warmly received by their host families and Junior DAIMUN 2024 witnessed vibrant and
quickly adapted to Rome’s way of life. The next day, they visited Vatican City, where they were awed by St. Peter’s rigorous debate across all committees, where
Basilica, the artistic brilliance of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, and the vast treasures of the Vatican Museum, delegates—many of them first- imers
offering a profound cultural and spiritual experience. displayed strong preparation, adaptability,
The grand opening ceremony at the Galileo Galilei School introduced the theme, “Brave New Frontiers,” encouraging and a deep understanding of global
delegates to embrace innovation while valuing cultural roots. The group toured iconic landmarks such as the challenges. The conference emphasized the
Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, the Roman Forum, and the United Nations FAO headquarters, experiencing the importance of diplomatic negotiation,
seamless blend of ancient history and modern internationalism. The day ended with a lively bowling session, international collaboratio, andmultilateralism,
strengthening bonds between delegates and their hosts.
as delegates tackled a range of pressing
Formal committee sessions began on 29th March at Liceo Farnesina, with delegates actively lobbying, debating, and issues including cyber warfare, sustainable
drafting resolutions alongside participants from over 13
countries. Chairs encouraged dynamic, solution-oriented development, access to education, and space
discussions, and delegates showcased passion, sharp debris management. Their thoughtful
negotiation skills, and diplomacy. Beyond committee arguments and innovative proposals
work, the cultural exchange was vibrant, culminating in a highlighted the need for continuous global
high-energy history-themed party at the MAXXI Museum, dialogue and strategic cooperation to address
filled with music, dancing, and celebration of new today's complexgeopolitical landscape.
friendships.The final plenary session at LUISS University on
1st April wrapped up days of intense and productive Each committee focused on a contemporary
debate. Delegates took pride in their contributions, and agenda. DISEC debated the global threat of
the closing ceremony celebrated their achievements with cyber warfare, passing one of three
awards recognising excellence. On the final day, the
delegation bid an emotional farewell to their hosts and resolutions. SOCHUM addressed educational
the city they had come to love, returning home with not equity in Western and Central Af rica,
only souvenirs and pasta but memories, friendships, and a adopting three of four proposed resolutions.
renewed appreciation for global citizenship. The SDC explored solutions to desertification
RIMUN 2025 was truly a transformative experience. in Landlocked Developing Countries, with all
three resolutions passed. COPUOS tackled the
growing problem of space debris, gaining
consensus on one of four draft resolutions.
Throughout, delegates demonstrated
analytical depth, diplomatic skill, and a
commitment to problem-solving, culminating
in productive outcomes that reflected the
s p i r i t a n d p u r p o s e o f
Junior DAIMUN.
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