Education Above All Sundus Aladra How does education empower people? And why is it important for all people, especially children, to access it? The organization ‘Education Above All’, founded by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser in 2012, aims to answer these questions through their work and their goals. Education Above All is a foundation…
Leadership
THIMUN Profiles – Keynote Speaker Trisha Shetty
THIMUN Profiles – Trisha Shetty Natali Al Jundy Trisha Shetty, the founder of the Indian non-profit SheSays at just 25 years old, and a leader for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been welcomed as a keynote speaker for THIMUN Qatar 2018. SheSays is a “youth-led initiative that aims to end gender based discrimination…
THIMUN Profile: Lisa Martin
THIMUN PROFILE – Lisa Martin Sundus Alandra Another year has passed, and THIMUN Qatar 2018 has arrived. It seems just yesterday we were gathering for TQ 17, right here in the QNCC. Every year, thanks to the hard work of many, the conference is ready to welcome delegates from numerous schools and nations. Despite the…
A Lasting Impact
A Lasting Impact Rayan El Amine Kari Beck, affectionately called Mrs. Beck by her students, has been participating in Model United Nations for many years now (citing one of her first conferences as the 1995 Hague Conference, where she represented Cameroon!). Yet, as someone who has immersed themselves in such a community, absorbing everything it…
The Effect of Media on the Youth
Effect of Media On the Youth Oroni Hasan Exposure to media is challenging to avoid in these present times. With the fast pacing development of technology and ongoing world politics, it’s no surprise to see a device held in everyone’s hands. The older generation of our society is generally less prone to being affected…
On SDGs and Law
On SDGs and Law by Rayan El Amine Of the many respected members of the presentation, few are as versed and have as many man hours as the combination that was Gilberto Duarte and Kudzai Mukaratirwa. Often speaking on as complex and controversial a topic as “The Rule of Law”, especially as they link…
Diplomacy in MUN – Beneficial or Detrimental?
Diplomacy is, quite bluntly, the art of dealing with people in a way where no one ends up getting hurt. At least, not hurt directly. Whether between delegates debating in a conference, or as diplomats negotiating international issues, diplomacy is vital. But to what extent can one be diplomatic while still being able to argue…
The Community Reflects: O-MUN at QLC 16
The Qatar Leadership Conference 2016 brought together hundreds of motivated students, accomplished leaders, and inspiring speakers. Once again, a large, incredible group of people met at the Qatar National Convention Center to discuss, inspire, brainstorm, and socialize under the famous 30-foot spider. Amid it all, as friendships were developed, ideas were formed, and paths…
Model United Nations.. In French.
Sally Sassine and Rayan Aramouni’s mission is to pass down their knowledge and nurture MUNers in becoming great leaders of the future. The purpose of the workshop was to become familiar with the French MUN. It allowed bilingual MUNers who speak both French and English to have an idea of how they can benefit from…
From QLC 13′ to QLC 16′
By Salam Kedan QLC 16 has been a very special conference for me! Ever since attending QLC 2013, my first time in Doha, it was a life changing experience and the path to a great journey ahead. In QLC 2013, being a fresh graduate from High School about to start university, I presented about my…