LETTER FROM THE
SECRETARY GENERAL

At the outset, I do not present a preferable quote that details the undertone of my message. However, my intent is to speak to those who aspire to change and use their voice as an authority for change in this war-torn and conflicted era. The idea of MUNs conceptualized a platform where influential and future generations could rationally argue and logically solve conflicts and issues that threaten geopolitical safety. Man has always been in conflict, be it internalized or external. We are a generation that reap the seeds sown by our forefathers that left us with an idea for peace but a land for torture. A MUN follows with a purpose – that your individual presence as a diplomat of a nation would aspire for peace and advocate for change.

My name is Nikhil Anand and I am an alumnus of St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School. The activity of MUNning has existed for over a decade. I have played but a small part in its role of shaping future potential leaders and ambassadors of resolve. It has brought about a stage where individual talent would be entrusted with powers. A power to act on behalf of countries to balance the scales of promoting national agendas with international peace and security. I have spent the entirety of my life in school nurtured by this institution that now hosts another edition of SJBHSMUN, 2021.

While most conflicts divide us by ideology and opinion, the pandemic of today serves a different purpose. We are isolated in the walls of our homes but still engaging in virtual battles of law and order. If anything, the pandemic has done what most conflicts failed to achieve i.e. to align us to cooperate and coordinate efforts.

SJBHS MUN has been a centre for competitive debates and an exceptional platform for students to voice their opinions and display talent in an environment that demands nothing less than excellence and perfection. The task of MUNing is not easy – one has to protect national interests whilst simultaneously allying other nations and coordinating efforts to reach amicable solutions in situations of conflict. Use your voice as a means to your end, speak because you play a part in resolving or destroying the peace of tomorrow. Listen to your fellow competitors and consume their knowledge as a weapon to your own. You hold within your hands the power of an entire nation. While you are here to negotiate and debate, you are also here to win and succeed.

I am proud to serve as the Secretary General of SJBHSMUN 2021. I wish you the best of luck and hope your purpose is served.