Pune: The Lexicon International School, Wagholi, proudly hosted The Lexicon MUN 2024 on August 9th and 10th, in collaboration with SkillSphere under the thought-provoking theme, “Determining the Concept of Right and Wrong in a Global Context.” The event saw enthusiastic participation from 195 students across 13 prominent schools, including Akshara International School, The Bishop’s Co-ed School, Kalyaninagar, Elpro International School, Podar International School, Chakan Ambethan, St. Arnold’s Central School, The HDFC School, SNBP International School, The Orbis School, VIBGYOR High School, Vikhe Patil Memorial School, The Lexicon International School (Kalyaninagar and Wagholi), and The Lexicon School, Hadapsar.
Mr. Pankaj Sharma, President, The Lexicon Group of Institutes, emphasized the value of such events, stating, “The Lexicon MUN is an academic exercise; it is a platform for students to critically engage with global issues, enhancing their understanding of complex international relations. These experiences are invaluable in shaping tomorrow’s leaders who can think critically and act responsibly in a global society.”
The two-day event was designed to encourage students to delve into critical global issues through debates and discussions across six committees: United Nations Security Council (UNSC), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), United Nations – Water, and United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The objective was to empower students to form informed opinions on geopolitics and the often-dichotomous perspectives that dominate today’s global narratives.
The event concluded with a number of prizes being awarded, the most prestigious being the Best Delegate Award for each committee. won by
Committee 1: UNSC
Best Delegate: France- Ishaan Katake (The Bishops Co-ed School)
Committee 2: UNEP
Best Delegate: Canada- Vayun Nambudiri (TLISW)
Committee 3: UNDP
Best Delegate: Australia- Priyanshi Gupta (The Bishops Co-ed School)
Committee 4: UNHRC
Chairperson: Zahra Shetranjiwala
Best Delegate: Spain- SIDDHARTH CHOTHANI (Vibgyor School)
Committee 5: UN WATER
Best Delegate: Kenya- Aditi Chatterjee (TLISW)
Committee 6: UNGA
Best Delegate: Switzerland- Aditi Ajitkumar Gawali (Vikhe Palil Memorial School).
Reflecting on their experience.
The LexiconMUN 2024, an annual event successfully provided a dynamic platform for young minds to explore and understand the intricacies of global governance and moral dilemmas, fostering the next generation of informed global citizens.
